HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (5:36 p.m.)
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern (5:36
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO (5:36 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Bustamante, Benavides,
Martinez, and Sarmiento.
Motion made by Councilmember Benavides, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento to
elect Councilmember Bustamante Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2-101 due to unavailability
of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem).
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento
(4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez, Pulido, Tinajero (3)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1A 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)
*Mayor Pulido arrived at 5:36 p.m. and assumed the Chair.
1 B PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:02 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE ADJOURNED REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
BEAR SUMMERS, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Kendall L. Witt, Police Sergeant, Police
Department
Arthur G. Armenta Jr., Receptionist, Community
Development Agency
Mark J. Kiss, Video Technician, Police
Department
Keene Aguilar, Equipment Operator, Public
Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Santa Ana students Harvey Contreras, Maximino Hernandez, Mateo Ramirez and
Vincent Tinajero for being selected to play on the Titan Youth Travel Team.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
Santa Ana students Danyelle Espinoza, Brenda Medina and Alejandra E. Morales, who
played with the fast-pitch softball team, Firecrackers 98 out of Chino, and won the 2011
USA/ASA 12U Nationals Championship held in Montgomery, Alabama the week of July
31-August 7, 2011.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION presented plaques to the City of Santa Ana for Santa
Ana/SCE Energy Partnership and in recognition of Southern California Edison's 125th
anniversary by Eddie Marquez, Region Manager, Southern California Edison.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER - ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY
REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PER PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF
CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2823 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING IT WILL
COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT
THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Bill Stotts, requested assistance in resolving issues related to residential parking
permits on Ross Street.
• Julie Stroud, commented on past actions and comments by Mayor Pro Tern and
asked for her to step down.
• Theodore Hirsch (addressed the City Council in Spanish), commented on cultural
and economic needs of some members of the community; opined on passage rate
of PBID; and applauded Mayor Pro Tem.
• James Kendrick, spoke in support of PBID; need to keep assessment and vision of
Downtown; resolution needed on misconduct by Mayor Pro Tem.
• Ralph Allen, opined that PBID illegally established; re-boundary not sufficient; urged
for disestablishment.
• Jose Ceballos, spoke in opposition to PBID and thanked Mayor Pro Tem for support
received of Downtown merchants.
• Joey Mendes, local business owner and resident spoke in support of PBID; safety
and security improved through PBID assessment; concerned with racial comments
made at the August 24, 2011 City Council meeting; leaders need to remain united to
improve and renovate City.
• John Raya, TKO Youth Boxing Club, commented on recent success of Club,
including: scholarships provided to Irving Salmeron and Brenda Balleza; youth sent
to boxing camp in Kansas City, two returned with Gold medals, Alexis Rocha won
the National Title in his weight division and Efrain Perraza also won 1St Place;
Robbie Munoz, former scholarship winner, now serving as congressional aide;
September 30, 2011 Luis Ramos, Ronnie Rios, and Jose Sanchez holding boxing
match at the Hanger in Orange County Fairgrounds.
• Albert Castillo, commented on City budget deficit; concerned with recent article on
City employee compensation amounts, Downtown Inc. Executive Director salary
figure, business practice by downtown property owner, and repairs of Yost Theater
should have been completed within a year and must include cultural events at
facility; opined that Fiesta Market Place partnership established with Latino
representatives, and opined that Downtown property owner greed should also be
apologized for.
• George Mendoza, thanked Downtown property owner for assistance received in
establishing barbershop; expressed support of PBID.
• Sam Romero, opined that PBID not assisting businesses equally; should include
assistance to family-friendly businesses; Downtown merchants presented flowers
and baskets of fruit to Mayor Pro Tem for appreciation and support.
• Robert Nothoff, OCCORD representative; commented on need for accountability,
participation, and transparency in PBID process; urged Council to disestablish PBID
and develop new assessment, include process for disestablishment.
• Mike Tardiff, read segments of Santa Ana Code of Conduct and Ethics; opined that
portions violated by Mayor Pro Tem; need accountability.
• Yvonne Lujan, commented on an issue in her neighborhood in the 1800 block of
West 3rd Street that has not been resolved.
• Sean Coolidge, noted improvements in the Downtown area and credited PBID for
safer, cleaner environment.
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• Stanley Fiala, challenged legality of Agenda Item 85A.
• David Brandt, former Santa Ana councilmember, opined that Mayor Pro Tern had
violated Santa Ana Code of Conduct and Ethics and tenet of politics.
• Chad Barker, also opined that Mayor Pro Tem violated Code of Conduct; called for
title to be taken away and resignation from Office.
• Rob Cook, support actions on Agenda Item 85A; urged the City Council to vote on
the 5 suggested items listed on Agenda Item 85A separately, residents have the
right to know where City Council stand on each item.
• Claudia Arellanes, presented gift and baskets to Mayor Pro Tem for support of
Downtown businesses; opined that business success require change, but not
obligatory; suggested that PBID be voluntary assessment.
• Nina Jun, appreciates Mayor Pro Tem's support; opposed to PBID and process used
to form assessment district; thanked Councilmembers Tinjaero and Martinez for
meeting with merchants.
• Robert Escalante, deferred comments and time to Herb Rose.
• Herb Rose, supports Mayor Pro Tern and opined that comments made by her at the
August 24, 2011 City Council meeting were not anti-semitic; commented on efforts
by Mayor Pro Tern to analyze Downtown Inc. procedures.
• George Collins, suggested sensitivity training be provided in light of Mayor Pro Tern
comments made at the August 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
• Francisco Barragan, opined that PBID established unconstitutionally and should be
disestablished; dissatisfied with efforts made to apologize to Jewish community,
accountability lacking.
• Fina Chaves, supports Mayor Pro Tern and should remain in position; opposed to
PBID; concerned with economy and effect on businesses.
• Archer Altstaetter, supports Mayor Pro Tern's resignation from the City Council.
• Tom Smolley, supports all 5 suggestions listed on Agenda Item 85A; Santa Ana
Code of Conduct and Ethics violated.
• Dave Hoen, opined that Mayor Pro Tern violated 5 core values listed in the Code of
Conduct and Ethics; thanked Councilmembers Benavides and Bustamante for
adding Agenda Item 85A for City Council consideration; supports all 5 items listed.
• Darren Shippen, apologized to the Chase Family and Jewish community for
comments made at the last City Council meeting; thanked Councilmembers for
adding Agenda Item 85A to the Agenda.
• Won Cha, opposed to PBID.
• Nestor Medrano, opined that Agenda Item 85A unfair; other City Councilmembers
have violated code and have not been admonished; opined that PBID established
improperly.
• Joey Say, thanked Mayor Pro Tem for support; has dealt with many displaced
businesses in the Downtown area;
• Shahram Makhani, congratulating Mayor Pro Tern for supporting businesses in the
Downtown; opposed to PBID; urged City Council to focus on issue of taxation.
• Claudio Gallegos, concerned with PBID and formation process, but issue tonight is
comments made by Mayor Pro Tem in the past.
• Miguel Mondragon, urged City Council to focus on issues; public officials should
comply with all Codes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
• Ramon Becerra (addressed the City Council in Spanish), spoke in support of Mayor
Pro Tem; opined that she was voted into Office and only voters have right to
remove.
• Juan Alvarez (addressed the City Council in Spanish), requested assistance in
solving problem with neighbor; would like to avoid confrontation.
• Desi Reyes, spoke in opposition to Mayor Pro Tem, offended by comments and
actions made in the past; urged the City Council to remove her title and appointed
positions.
• Ernesto Figueroa, spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem; noted that many groups
discriminated in the past, but urged all to forgive and move forward.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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 CONSIDER POTENTIAL VIOLATION OF THE SANTA ANA CODE OF
ETHICS AND CONDUCT BY COUNCILMEMBER AND TAKE REMEDIAL
ACTIONS RELATED THERETO (COUNCILMEMBERS BENAVIDES AND
BUSTAMANTE) - SANCTIONS AGAINST MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ - GENTRIFICATION - IRVING AND RYAN CHASE - ETHINIC CLEASING
The following actions may be considered on the floor and include:
1. Ask for resignation from the City Council.
2. Remove from the Mayor Pro Tern position.
3. Remove from the Public Safety Committee.
4. Remove from the Orange County Water Board.
5. Condemnation of comment made by Councilmember.
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pulido commented on community
support and great strides made throughout the City; also noted that
Mayor Pro Tem would like to address the matter first. Mayor Pro Tern
read Official Statement of apology that included efforts made to rectify
matter. She apologized and said that she did not intend to insult anyone;
has requested that a mediator be brought in to reach out and meet with
Chase family and Anti-Defamation League (ADL); willing to rectify
matter, apologized to Downtown merchants for distraction; has received
support from community and family and urged all to move forward.
Motion by Councilmember Benavides, Seconded by Councilmember
Bustamante to take action on Item #2 to remove councilmember from
the Mayor Pro Tern position, and Item #5 to hereby issue strong
disapproval and condemn comments made by councilmember Alvarez
during the meeting of August 24, 2011 where she referenced the
business practices of downtown property owners Irving and Ryan Chase
as quote "ethnic cleansing" and compared Irving Chase to Adolf Hitler.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Councilmember Benavides noted reasons for support of Items 2 and 5;
Item 1 should be voter initiated; Item 3 only if Orange County Water
Board District removed from Chairmanship role; Item 4 is an
appointment at the discretion of the Mayor.
Councilmember Bustamante concurred with Councilmember Benavides;
not a PBID issue; thanked Mayor Pro Tern for sincere apology, but
support motion because he believes comments violate the Code of
Conduct and Ethics; request support for motion.
Councilmember Sarmiento thanked residents for comments; offered
substitute motion to only consider item #5 - Condemnation of comment
made by Mayor Pro Tern and to solicit the Human Relations Commission
to provide an Open Forum[Town Hall meeting regarding race relations,
tolerance, and civility; motion seconded by Mayor Pulido. Opined that
motion is proportional to violation.
Councilmember Tinajero apologized to all offended by comments made
at previous City Council Meeting; does not agree with charges made
about Mr. Chase; believe in redemption; and supports progress of
Downtown.
Councilmember Martinez, supports the Chase Family; accepts Mayor
Pro Tern's apology; urged all to work together for the betterment of the
community and be more tolerant.
Mayor Pulido, accepts apology by Mayor Pro Tem; City Council to focus
on City budget deficit; pledged to work with Jewish community along with
Mayor Pro Tern to improve relationships.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Condemnation of comment made by Mayor
Pro Tern (at the August 24, 2011 City Council Meeting) and solicit
the Human Relations Commission to provide an Open Forum/Town
Hall meeting regarding race relations, tolerance, and civility.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Pulido
Alvarez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez (3)
None (0)
None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
COUNCIL RECESSED at 9:42 p.m. and reconvened at 9:52 p.m. with Martinez and
Tinajero absent.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER - RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTIONS - HUD COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT AND
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANT
APPLICATIONS - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Adopt resolutions.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-057 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES - COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT (CFDA #
14.704)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-058 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEPPERDINE
UNIVERSITY DAVENPORT INSTITUTE 2011 COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT GRANT
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
Councilmembers Martinez and Tinajero joined the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25G with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on item 19C.
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MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 24, 2011
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to Report.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - City Manager's Office and Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
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
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered
into between January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011 and April 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2011, valued at $25,000 and less.
19E QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
A NEW PARKING STRUCTURE
Planning and Building Agency
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR
AT MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL -
MOTION: Authorize the Planning and Building Agency to send a
Request for Proposals to qualified consulting firms to provide
environmental services for a new parking structure at Mater Dei High
School located at 1202 West Edinger Avenue.
19G REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROVIDING EVENT PRODUCTION
SERVICES - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified
companies to provide event production services for the City of Santa
Ana.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT - PLAN CHECK
SERVICES - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NOS. 2011-206 & 2011-207 - With Scott Fazekas &
Associates, Inc. and Century Structural Engineering Co., Inc. in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-044 - Recognizing
aggregate total amounts not to exceed 300,000 in the 2011-2012 FY
revenue account for building plan check and appropriating various
amounts not to exceed $300,000 to the Planning and Building Agency
2011-2012 FY budget allocation in the account for contractual services
for payments to the consultants contracted to complete building plan
check of various projects.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22E)
22A SPEC. NO. 08-023 - FIRE HOSE - Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis &
Sons for the purchase of fire hose for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $36,000, and increase the aggregate limit by
$25,000 for miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an annual
amount not to exceed $61,000 (Fire Department) - Finance &
Management Services
22B SPEC. NO. 11-042 - ON-CALL SEWER REPAIR SERVICES - Award a
contract to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. for a one-year period,
with provisions for three one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to
exceed $500,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22C SPEC. NO. 11-040 - STREET SWEEPER - Award a contract to Schwarze
Industries, Inc. for the replacement of one fire damaged CNG street
sweeper in an amount not to exceed $307,160 to be reimbursed from
insurance proceeds (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22D SPEC. NO. 11-020 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES - Award
contracts for a one-year period, with provisions for three one-year
renewals, in an annual aggregate amount of $450,000 with various
vendors listed below (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services:
Vendor
Ferguson Waterworks
H.D. Supply Waterworks
Inland Water Works Supply
S & J Supply Company
Wells Supply Co.
Location
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
San Bernardino
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Ana
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22E SPEC. NO.08-022 - PAINTING SERVICES - Renew the contract with
Solorio Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$75,000 - Finance & Management Services
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the following agreements, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25A
through 25G)
25A AGMT NO. 2011-208 - CABLING SERVICES - With PCC Network
Solutions for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $45,000 per
year - Finance & Management Services
25B AGMT NO. 2011-209 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT
THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - Execute an amendment
with Vista Del Verde Landscape, Inc. in an amount of $135,316 for a one-
year term - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2011-210 - LEASE AND JOINT USE OF THE NEAL
MACHANDER TENNIS CENTER - With the Santa Ana Unified School
District located at First and Flower Streets for a 10-year term - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
25D AGMT NO. 2011-211 - INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED
UNDER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD GRANT TO THE
LIBRARY FOR THE SEEDS TO TREES DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY -
With the Rancho Santiago Community College District in an amount of
$88,463 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and
Community Development Agency
25E AGMT NO. 2011-212 - ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING
SERVICES - With Mariann Long and Associates in an amount not to
exceed $255,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute
amendment(s) to said agreement to increase the Scope of Services and
the maximum not to exceed amount to $322,800 if the grant period is
extended and funds are available - Public Works Agency
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25F AGMT NO. 2011-213 - SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BRISTOL
STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT NO. 081700) - With Luis Paredes dba
Una Dia a la Vez, tenant of the property located at 828 N. Bristol Street,
Suite 200, in an amount of $10,174.25 - Public Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2011-214 - SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS - With Community
SeniorServ, Inc. in an amount of $60,000 - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency and Community Development Agency
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
RESOLUTIONS
55A AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
(PREP) ORDINANCE - Planning and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 26, 2011 and
September 2, 2011.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2824 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 21-120r.l(a)
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST AND EXTEND
THE FEE CHARGED TO FINANCE THE CITY'S PROACTIVE
RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
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2. Approve continuation of the Gold Seal Incentive Program and
funding to recognize exemplary rental properties.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 10-01: INTENT TO VACATE
PORTIONS OF SANTA ANA BOULEVARD BETWEEN MINTER AND
POINSETTIA STREETS - Public Works Agency
Set for public hearing at the August 24, 2011 City Council Meeting by a
vote of 7-0.
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 12, 2011.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-059 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA VACATING TWO PORTIONS OF SANTA
ANA BOULEVARD BETWEEN MINTER STREET AND POINSETTIA
STREET (ABANDONMENT NO. 2010-01)
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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75C
PUBLIC HEARING - 2011/12 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND GRANT - Police Department
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 26, 2011.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION; Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-060 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2011-2012 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:54 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, FOLLOWED BY THE SANTA ANA HOUSINGAUTHORITY MEETING; THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:55 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez
• September is Fighting Obesity and Walk to School Month, will
recognize at the October City Council meeting;
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• Commented on recent passing of her great-grandmother Monica
Casares Martinez who helped raise her; thanked her for love and support;
and
• Thanked the City Council for civility in handling Agenda Item 85A; need to
remain united and move forward.
Councilmember Bustamante
• Urged all to drive carefully as school year has started.
Councilmember Tinajero
• Commented on Agenda Item 85A; thanked all who spoke on the issue;
believe in redemption; Council to move forward.
Councilmember Benavides
• Thanked all for attending meeting; urged all to move forward, need to
bring Downtown together; focus on budget shortfalls; and
• Commented on upcoming 10th Anniversary of 9-11 Terrorist Attacks;
Nation coming together to remember event; KidWorks Santa Ana
commemorating event through several beautification projects including a
mural at 2000 block of West Myrtle at 12 noon.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez
• Noted that she will continue to work with community to make sure that
there is no animosity exists between Latino and Jewish community; need
to focus on budget; thanked supporters and for fruit baskets and flowers
presentation, will be donated to local non-profits since gift exceed gift limit.
Mayor Pulido
• Thanked all for community involvement and to those who attended
meeting; and
• Adjourned in memory of Marci Bystry, Monica Casares Martinez, and
Suzanne Merner.
ADJOURNED - 10:13 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
September 19, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting in the
Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California.
Adjourn in Memory of
Marci Bystry,
Monica Casares Martinez, and
Suzanne Merner
Maria D. Huizar, ._?
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011