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Home My WebLink About10A - MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12-19-2011 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 19, 2011 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:08 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (5:21 p.m.) CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern (5:24 P.M.) P. DAVID BENAVIDES CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: None STAFF Present: PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PUBLIC COMMENTS The following spoke in support of the Vista Del Rio Housing Partners project listed: • Dora Gallo, General Partner of Vista del Rio and representing a Community of Friends, requested additional time to complete some assignments; thanked staff for support. • Paul Carroll, representing Foundation for Affordable Housing, spoke in support of project. • Nancy Quarles, representing Goodwill Industries, requested extension to continue efforts in providing housing to disabled community. • Gregory Mathes, representing Goodwill Industries, opined that project is critical. COUNCIL RECESSED at 5:25 p.m. to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-1 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Council Items 1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Ted Lucas vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case Nos. ADJ2856181; ADJ258908; ADJ6912810 Lucas Le vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No. ADJ6903608 1 B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - Two cases. 1C CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed Raya 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-2 1F PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Attorney Community Redevelopment Agency Items 2A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: ±2.7 acres of Agency-owned land on the south side of Garden Grove Blvd immediately west of the Santa Ana River-1600 Memory Lane, Santa Ana. Agencv negotiator: Nancy Edwards, Interim Agency Executive Director Party with whom negotiating: VISTA DEL RIO HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P., a California limited partnership Under negotiation: Terms of Transfer of Property CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for report. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:22 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-3 REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 6:29 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 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 Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain SPECIAL INTRODUCTION - Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento welcomed and introduced Ms. Vanessa Otero Moreno, Member of the Bolivian Plurinational Legislative Assembly. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for report. PUBLIC COMMENT • Tixoc Ventura, spoke in support of the Santa Ana Library system and urged the City Council not to close or outsource; provides after school programs. • John Spiak, new Director at the Santa Ana Grand Central Art Center, thanked the Council for approval of item at the previous meeting. • Douglas Deavea, concerned with proposed bike trail along Santiago Creek, natural habitat destroyed. • Dr. Ronald Salem, member of the Safe Alliance of Santiago Creek, concern that trail would be underutilized. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-4 • Charles Martin, commented that there was a movement against proposal on the Bike Trail Master Plan; • Jason Nguyen, spoke in opposition to proposed Bike Trail Master Plan; bird sanctuary; concerned with other environmental issued is bike trail extended to Santiago Creek. • Barbara Russell, concerned with devaluation of property if bike trail extended; clean- up issues; property acquired through eminent domain; erosion and retaining wall; City should consider alternative site. • Phil Schaefer, concerned with environmental and economic impacts of proposed bike trail along Santiago Creek. • Cecily Thornton, concerned with home value if bike trail built, and health and welfare of family members with angst on matter. • Molly Martin, spoke in support of keeping Santiago Creek as is; natural beauty; displaced wildlife. • Debbie McEwen, noted that Sam Romero's comments at pervious City Council meeting mentioned Washington Square, but should have been French Square; also noted traffic plan. o Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested notation on Minutes to correct area referenced. • Rick Nidermeyer, noted success of soccer event held on December 3 and 4 at Centennial Park. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25K with the following modifications: • Councilmember Martinez abstained on 25G (due to a campaign contribution); • Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 22B for separate discussion and abstained on Item 25J; and • Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested that the Minutes of December 5, 2011 be amended as requested by Ms. McEwen during public comments. MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-5 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve corrected Minutes. 10B MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Receive and file Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth Minutes of August 3, 2011. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office MOTION: 1. Approve compromise and release agreements, as follow. Ted Lucas vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case Nos. ADJ2856181; ADJ258908; ADJ6912810, in the amount of $200,000 less $54,200 that have been advanced. Lucas Le vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No. ADJ6903608, in the amount of $15,000. 2. Approve acquisition of Yum Yum Donuts at 624 N. Bristol St. in the amount of $31,250 (as listed under anticipated litigation). 19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-6 19C CANCELLATION OF JANUARY 3, 2012 CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Direct the Clerk of the Council to post a Notice of Cancellation for the regularly scheduled City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority meetings scheduled for January 3, 2012. 19D COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2010-2011 -Community Development Agency MOTION: Receive and file the Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for FY 2010-2011 consisting of: 1. The Annual Audit Report as prepared by Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP; 2. The Annual Report of Financial Transactions; 3. Housing and Community Development Report of Housing Activity of Community Redevelopment Agencies; 4. Annual Statement of Indebtedness; and 5. All other information as required pursuant to California Redevelopment Law. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ALLOCATIONS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2011-12 - Community Development Agency MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Re quires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-100 - Recognizing additional revenues of $111,314 in Title I Adult funds and $92,952 in Title Dislocated Worker funds from the State of California for the 2011-12 program year allocation. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (Items 22A, and 22C through 22G) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-7 22A SPEC. NO. 10-045 - COPPER TUBING CONTRACT RENEWAL - Renew the contract for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with the vendors listed below (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services: Vendor: Location: Ferguson Enterprises Pomona S & J Supply Co. Inc. Santa Fe Springs 22B SPEC. NO. 11-060 -ASPHALT STREET MAINTENANCE - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 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 $780,000 annually - (Public Works Agency) MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 22C SPEC. NO. 11-062 - DIESEL EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS - Award a contract to A & Z Bus Sales in an amount of $72,770 - Finance & Management Services 22D SPEC. NO. 11-063 - HARDWARE, SUPPLIES AND LUMBER - Award a contract with Home Depot for a three-year period with provision for three one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000 - Finance & Management Services 22E SPEC. NO. 11-064 - UNLEADED FUEL AND OIL PRODUCTS - Finance & Management Services 1. Amend the contract with Maxum West dba G.P. Resources for unleaded fuel by $130,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,220,000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-8 2. Award a contract with Maxum West dba G.P. Resources, Inc. for the purchase of unleaded fuel and oil products for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $625,000. 22F SPEC. NO. 08-071 and 11-071 - LARGE EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE - Finance & Management Services 1. Amend contract with Haaker Equipment Company for sewer truck rental and repair of damaged street sweeper in an amount not to exceed $48,000. 2. Award a contract to Haaker Equipment Company for large equipment parts and service for a six-month period not to exceed $30,000. 22G SPEC. NO. 08-075 - LEASED COPIERS AND COPIER MAINTENANCE - Amend contracts for a six-month period in an aggregate amount not to exceed $70,000 to the vendors listed below - Finance & Management Services: Vendor: Location: Canon Business Solutions, Inc. Irvine Ricoh Americas Corporation Irvine 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 25K) 25A AGMT NO. 2011-264 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AT 1901 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET - With ICF International in an amount not to exceed $130,878 - Planning and Building Agency 25B AGMT NOS. 2011-265, 266, & 267 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE MEASURE M REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECTS (126770, 126771 AND 126772) - Execute cooperative agreements with Orange County Transportation Authority - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-9 25C AGMT NO. 2011-268 - SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM UPGRADES CONTROLLING WATER PRODUCTION FACILITIES - Execute an amendment with Transdyn Controls, Inc. for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 - Public Works Agency 25D AGMT NO. 2011-269 - INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (IBS) PROGRAM FOR AUTO PARTS - With Orange County Auto Parts for a three-year period and can be extended for up to three successive one- year terms, in an annual amount of $450,000 - Finance & Management Services 25E AGMT NO. 2011-270 - SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA GRANTS SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP with a contingency of $7,250 for additional services, for a total amount not to exceed $42,500 - Finance & Management Services 25F AGMT NO. 2011-271 - PROVIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE ELECTRONIC DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM - Execute an amendment with Simplex/Grinnell LP, in an amount not to exceed $14,796 - Police Department 25G AGMT NO. 2011-272 - CONDUCT GO LOCAL STEP 2 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS FOR THE FIXED GUIDEWAY PROJECT (PROJECT 092505) - Execute an amendment with Cordoba Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $120,800 - Public Works Agency *Councilmember Martinez abstained on Item 25G 25H AGMT NO. 2011-273 - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) - Prepare an agreement with the SEIU Local 721 regarding certain terms and conditions of employment - Personnel Services Agency 251 AGMT NO. 2011-274 - POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA) - Prepare an agreement with POA regarding wages and other terms and conditions of employment - Personnel Services Agency 25J AGMT NO. 2011-275 - STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - Prepare an amendment with Townsend Public Affairs for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $25,000 - City Manager's Office *Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 25J CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-10 25K AGMT NO. 2011-276 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - Prepare an agreement with Ferguson Group of Washington, D.C. for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $37,500 - City Manager's Office **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 55A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR THE DIAMOND PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY - Public Works Agency MOTION; Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-089 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ACCEPT A LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR THE DIAMOND PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55B RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR THE CATALINA STREET PUMP OWNER'S ASSOCIATION - Public Works Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-090 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ACCEPT A LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR THE CATALINA STREET PUMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-11 VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55C RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-091 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ITS EXISTING CITY OF SANTA ANA 3121 PART-TIME SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT PLAN; TERMINATING THE CITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH GREAT WEST RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND INVESTMENT SERVICES; AND APPOINTING PARS AS TRUST ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PLAN AND UNION BANK AS TRUSTEE OF THE PLAN 2. AGMT NO. 2011-277 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services and Union Bank for a period of five years with provisions for two one-year extensions. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-12 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER CHANGING NEW CITY COUNCIL WARD BOUNDARY LINES - Clerk of the Council Office Set for public hearing at the November 7, 2011, City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0. Rescheduled for public hearing at the December 5, 2011, City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Pulido absent). Legal Notice published in Orange County Register on December 9, 2011 and December 16, 2011. Clerk of the Council Huizar presented the staff report. Why Re-Boundary? • Required by Elections Code §21600, et seq. • Comply with "one-person, one vote" principle, Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, and other constitutional constraints. • Review every 10 years after Federal census data released. • What is Re-boundary and why do it? • Re-boundary is the redrawing or adjusting of Ward lines to ensure that legislative representation is fair, balanced, and equal. It is done every ten years to account for population shifts and growth over the last decade. • This process does not change the number of Wards in the City. Charter Requirements • Sec. 101.1. - Requires that each Ward be as nearly equal in population as possible. The wards shall be composed of contiguous and compact territory and bounded by natural boundaries of street lines wherever possible. • Sec. 101.2. - Notes that Ward boundaries shall not be altered except as reasonably necessary to promote greater equality of population among the wards, following Federal decennial census. • Requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote for passage. • Any change to Ward boundaries must be made within one hundred twenty (120) days immediately preceding any election of the City Council. Scope of Work • The proposed map recommended for approval was prepared using the City's GIS software. • The boundaries follow census tract areas, as used by the U.S. Census Bureau - this allows us to view the population statistics. • The proposed map balances the overall population within the 10% standard, as required by the Elections Code, while trying to diversify the population in each Ward. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-13 Re-boundary Standards Used • Population deviation of no more than 10% between Wards. (U.S. v. Cummings). • "Cannot deny or abridge the right to vote on account of race, color, or language minority." Federal Voting Rights Act, CA Elections Code. • Other "traditional" re-boundary factors (Elections Code § 21601): • Cohesiveness, continuity, integrity and compactness of territory, and Community of interest. • Additional criteria considered: • Traditional boundaries, and • Preserving cores of prior Wards. Public Participation • Public participation and feedback is an important part of the re- boundary process. • The City Council set the Public Hearing date 30 days ahead of time and then rescheduled for an additional 2 weeks to allow for public input and comment. • City issued a press release to the media and all neighborhood associations (approximately 360 neighborhood leaders). • Proposed Maps and corresponding statistics was posted on the City's website. • The Public Hearing provides members of our community an opportunity to comment on the proposed ward re-boundary map. Proposals • Proposal #1 was prepared by staff following recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee (comprised of councilmembers Benavides, Martinez and Tinajero,) to even population representation and maintaining Ward boundaries as close to original lines as possible. • On December 13, 2011, Proposal #2 was prepared and posted on the City's website after staff received feedback that not all recommendations from the Committee were captured in original proposal. • Minor changes were made to the proposal that also included some recommendations by the community, while balancing the Ward population even closer to goal • Total City population is 324,528 with average per Ward being 54,088. • The Clerk of the Council Office has not received any other proposals for consideration by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-14 Current vs. Proposed Ward Census Data TOTAL Population Hispanic White Current Propoo Diff.) Current Proposed' ~ffff. Current 4,Proposed Diff.~ 50,760 53,097 4.60/ 44,087 44,296 0.47%! 2,979 553 52.84% 52,715 54,529 3.44% 48,627 50,590 4.04/0 ° 2,251 2,347 4.26%' 58,691 54,7351 -6.74%, 36,200 32,803 -9.38% 12,640 11,061 12.49% 47,941 54,827 1) 4.36% 44,373 42,794 3.56% 1,111 4,956 346.1% 55,025 W 53,517-2.75% 2,799 2,760 1.39% _ 46,704 46,338 0.78% 59,396 A53,828 9% a 33,937 37,107 9°k 8,170 4,273 -48 Asian Black Pacific Islander Current Proposed Uff.~ Current Proposed; Diff. Current Proposed! OR 2,827 3,168 m 12.06% 333 475' 4664 105 108 A}2.86%, 1,269 1,015 -20.02 289 277' -4.15%, 25 33332.000% 7,913 9,166 15.83% 816 667 -18.26% 251 2411 -3.98%1 1,825, 5,647 209.4% 378 732 93.7% 97 ---185' 90.7% 4,432 3,419 -22.86% 61 5871 -4.71%: 101 721 -28.71% 15,352 11,203 27% 745 439: 41% 247 187 -24% Current Ward ~ i f rfA ~ # _ :fir % ! Y w 5405 y , P"Ca La1lra' -;x f 01 Ir a t Pwoom NOT LNioa! m% a o At • ~ ~ tf a +,!'tAI ~ inns: dl TOW P01K 40% w,+.." A f M1 b. NOtUN 19, 1F > , _ , 1 f 1rlnd?sP, war 7waM of TOW /bP: 18% afTalat ,1J<i~ e • rf~,~"-~"` ~~ettllY+e~ if1G LaliM: Ford 1107 Laths` 1 40T L NIew 43% CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-15 Proposed Ward f • 'f ~ At. i a ~ ~a1 • !la ail I . r !if. ?N s~a?.ir, is ^.a-" 'feae>!ets{r ,yr s - I ' . c ? ° of Tow P*. I grA LA&W ki+0: 1 a LT P}rpprx NoTi e . a4 P p ° ~ ~ r s ? i ? of TOW PAP '1 G f30{i7 " VVwdPap: PMCMt Of Oils l~wp' '171." ! i -~yrpllt l ilk W: !!7f P*rcwd Pw.rccart La1in0' Mi _~tg2Y rrr~t _ 66U Not atho: `s t 4N ~i • ~ i . a P 1 ~ at «f Proposed and Current Ward Boundaries (current in pink border and proposed in shaded area) awoe.•wa• rw wwwf.~w i w+r. a.w.w nww Dams at M t ~fb Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing; the following speakers addressed the City Council on the matter: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-16 • Alfredo Amezcua, requested community forums; community input needed on re-boundary of Ward areas. • Bobi Keenan, concerned that some neighborhood associations split into different Wards, • Connie Hamilton, supports proposed re-boundary map, but concerned with neighborhood association split. • Rob Cook, supports proposed re-boundary map. • Thomas Gordon, urged Council to have community input through Comlink and neighborhood associations meetings. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Tinajero noted efforts to balance each Ward by equal population. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez commented that re-boundary not done in 2000 because population was within the required 10%; staff to make every effort possible to engage community and educate on the process taken to develop proposed map. Councilmember Sarmiento thanked the Ad Hoc Committee and speakers for comments; proposed re-boundary will balance all wards. Mayor Pulido indicated that the City has Ward elections at-large and not by Ward. Councilmember Martinez thanked staff for efforts. Councilmember Benavides looks forward to working with new neighborhood associations he will be representing. *Councilmember Bustamante left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and did not return. AMENDED MOTION: 1. Direct staff to meet with members of the community interested in learning about the process taken to develop the proposed boundary map; if suggestions or new proposals submitted, the City Council may consider prior to final approval of Ward Re- Boundary. 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. (Requires five affirmative votes.) ORDINANCE NO. NS-2826 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CHANGING AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. NS-2156 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-17 ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Bustamante (1) COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Interim City Manager Walters: • Thanked the City Council and staff for support and progress made on labor negotiations; • Wished all Happy Holidays; and • Noted that "Forbes Magazine" ranked the City of Santa Ana one of the safest cities in America. 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento: • Thanked staff for hard work this past year; making strides with labor negotiations; thanked colleagues and residents in budget stabilization efforts; • Thanked Councilmember Tinajero for chairing Ethics Ad Hoc Committee and public for participation; and • Wished all a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Councilmember Martinez: • Congratulated Youth Commissioner, Jonathan Espinoza, for receiving full scholarship to Georgetown University; • Thanked staff for transition and sustainability efforts over the past year; great development projects coming in 2012 and • Wished all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and prosperous New Year. Councilmember Tinajero: • Wished all a Happy Holiday Season and reflected on blessings; and • Thanked Interim City Manager/Police Chief Walters, residents and colleagues for low crime rate and public safety; kudos to law enforcement personnel. Councilmember Benavides: • Reflected on accomplishments in the past year; 2012 exciting new year; • Thanked labor groups for making concessions; and • Wished all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-18 Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez: • Congratulated Interim City Manager/Police Chief Walters for great efforts throughout the years and low crime rates; • Commented on petition being circulated on bike trail has been signed by non-city residents; asked for clarification from staff on the following: 1. If built, what side of the creek would this trail be located? 2. Is it a realistic project, i.e. is there funding ? 3. Would City have to maintain the trail? 4. Does it pose any danger to neighborhoods in the area? 5. What, if any, are the alternatives? 6. Will the City be voting on bike trail matter, since she has not seen matter agendized? • Encouraged all to participate in the "Toys for Tots" Program. Mayor Pulido: • Thanked staff and unions for efforts made on labor contracts; • Adjourned meeting in memory of City employee Christian Tapia and reflected on his untimely passing; • Noted that Forbes Magazine listed the City of Santa Ana as one of the safest cities, based on FBI crime rates; and • Wished all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year. ADJOURNED- 8:35 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Adjourn in Memory of Christian Tapia Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 DECEMBER 19, 2011 1 0A-19 1 OA-20