HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES - 06-04-2012MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 4, 2012
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
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters
without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney,
that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing
and anticipated litigation:
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Harry Trattner vs City of Santa Ana, ADJ6418235, et al.
Jeffrey Talmage vs City of Santa Ana, 10-0249, et al.
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Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00507700
Friend of the Court Brief in Pack v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
1 B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:58 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
6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
Eric Wakeling, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE Lorenzo Carrillo, Lieutenant, Santa Ana Police
Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE Thomas L. Dix, Water Services Quality
Coordinator, Public Works Agency
30 YEARS OF SERVICE Yolanda Pena, Police Investigative Specialist,
Santa Ana Police Department
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to Eagle
Scout Hayden Hall for having been awarded the Adams National Eagle Scout Service
Project of the Year for his Santa Ana Zoo project.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to John
Spiak, Director/Chief Curator of the Grand Central Art Center in recognition of Cal State
Fullerton's long standing partnership with the City and promotion of the arts in the
Downtown.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM CLAUDIA
ALVAREZ to the Santa Ana Police Running Teams that participated in the 28th Annual
Challenge Cup Baker to Vegas Relay - Mixed Invitational Team: Captain Johanna
Perez and Co-Captain Cassandra Hawkins and 1000 Division Team: Captain James
Armstrong and Co-Captain Sandy Kim.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
50A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CITY
MANAGER AND POLICE COMMISSIONER - Personnel Services Agency
Members of the City Council congratulated Paul Walters on his
appointment. Walters introduced family and thanked the City Council for
support.
MOTION:
1. Appoint Paul M. Walters as City Manager and approve
employment agreement.
AGMT NO. 2012-101 - Execute an employment agreement, subject to
non-substantive changes, with Paul M. Walters for City Manager
service
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING CITY
MANAGER PAUL M. WALTERS AS POLICE COMMISSIONER
3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2834 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CREATING THE
CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF POLICE COMMISSIONER AND
DESIGNATING THE CLASSIFICATION AS THAT OF A PEACE
OFFICER PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE SECTION 830.6(a)(2)
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
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VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
Bustamante, Pulido,
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM CLAUDIA
ALVAREZ to the Segerstrom High School Girls Dance Team - Brenda Alvarado,
Lauralee Antiporta, Katrina Arzola, Stephanie Avila, Leslie Blanco, Catherine Carino,
Sirenia Chavez, Karina Contreras, Stephanie Cruz, Natali Cruz, Marleen Gomez, Mika
Healey, Kimberly Herrera, Clarissa Martin, Amber Morales, Cheyenne Tafoya, Jennifer
Urena, Raquel Valencia, Calah Vargas, Reyna Ventura, Coach Jeff Harvey and Dance
Director Corrine Duran for winning the Song/Pom Novice Division at the USA Nationals.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM CLAUDIA
ALVAREZ to Lynne Waterson, Manager of the The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant;
Joey Mendes, Owner of Proof Bar; Diego Velasco and Dan Bradley, Owners of
Memphis at Santora; Davin & Marta Gumm, Owners of the Copper Door and Owner
Emily Meyer and Manager Michele Matthias of the Gypsy Den, for their commitment to
serving alcohol responsibly.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER DAVID
BENAVIDES the 2012 California Teen Challenge winners - Cesar Adame, Elias
Aguilar, Jose Arcos, Oscar Diaz, Nayeli Diaz, Edgar Fuentes, Moises Garcia, Catherine
Garcia, Victor Gudiel, Marilynn Montano, Pablo Montoya, Stacy Montoya, Ricardo
Munoz, Israel Nieto, Julio Quijas, Theresa Rodriguez, Alberto Romero and Stacy Sidon.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER DAVID
BENAVIDES to the graduating high school students who were actively involved with
TeenSpace - Elias Aguilar, Jose Arcos, Catherine Garcia, Jose Gonzalez, Jonathan
Guerrero, Jose Iniquez, Escarlet Mar, Alex Mendez, Marilynn Montano, Pablo Montoya,
Stacy Montoya, Javier Morales, Julio Quijas, Theresa Rodriguez and Brandon
Sandoval and to the Youth Commission high school graduating students Jonathan
Espinoza, Elizabeth Castenanos, and Caleb Torres.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS VINCENT
SARMIENTO to the Orange County Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center in
honor of "Harvey Milk Day"
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho announced reportable actions
by the City Council and is included under Agenda Item 19A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Lilia Ramos, resident of Riverview Association and member of SOS Historic
Willowick; requested status on proposed Chivas USA negotiations to move to the
City.
• Mayor Pulido indicated that Memorandum of Understanding with Chivas USA
has expired thus no longer in discussions with Chivas USA.
• Massimo Marini, spoke on Denver's Occupy Solidarity Agreement; opined that
homeless and social organizations should be involved in resolving homeless issue
instead of the police department.
• Mathew Southgate, thanked City Attorney Carvalho for facilitating meeting of the
Santora Ad Hoc Committee and presenting historic and architectural requirements;
concerned with sale of building to Newsong Church that could change relationship
with artists in the area.
• Joel Reyes, Eastside residents, concerned with realignment project on McFadden
Avenue and proposed park development in the area.
• Mayor Pulido asked resident to address concerns to Executive Director of Parks
and Recreation since he was not aware of proposed park.
• Mark Harrison, member of the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, thanked the City
Manager and Executive Director of Parks and Recreation Gerardo Mouet for support
of the Zoo; noted that Association handles membership and improvements;
Association willing to continue helping City with Zoo activities.
• Zeke Hernandez, congratulated City Manager Walters on appointment; addressed
the City Council on concerns with widening of Grand Avenue and property take-
aways.
• Fina Chavez, congratulated City Manager Walters on appointment; welcomed City
Attorney Carvalho; noted that she has met with some members of the City Council
on PBID matter; would like to have disestablishment item brought back for
consideration.
• Alicia Acuna, submitted pictures of various parks throughout the City that are in need
of improvements.
• Jeff Dickman, member of Friends of Lacy Street, concerned with rehabilitation
project of some historic homes that appear different than in plans submitted;
requested status report on rehabilitation project.
• Helen Cannon, thanked the City Council and members of the Public Safety
Committee for supporting chicken ordinance.
• Ralph Allen, spoke in opposition to PBID, opined that East-end businesses in
Downtown consuming most of assessment fees.
• Julie Stroud, member of the Orange County Historic Commission, submitted letter of
support to preserve the Sexlinger property (Agenda Item 75A).
• Janet Cook, member of Fairview Development Center spoke in opposition to Zoo
entrance fee increase and requested consideration to waive fee for people with
disabilities.
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• City Manager Walters indicated that staff would look into matter.
• Grant Adelars, spoke on miscellaneous personal issues.
• Bobi Keenan, spoke in support of Save the Orchard Coalition (Agenda Item 75A);
requested status of Willowick project and opined that it should remain open space;
and update on 22 freeway extension.
• Tom Jackson, congratulated City Manager Walters on appointment; spoke in
opposition to PBID; requested copy of Downtown Inc. audit report; would like
disestablishment item be brought back for City Council consideration.
• Herb Rose, congratulated City Manager and City Attorney on appointments; spoke
in support of disestablishment of PBID; opined that assessment and benefit
disproportionate. Also acknowledged the Public Works Agency and City for
assisting him with sewer problem at his business.
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted that PBID matter and budget would be brought
back to the City Council for consideration at the June 18, 2012 City Council
Meeting.
• Cristina Damian, spoke in support of proposed chicken ordinance.
• Raul Yanez, commented that he moved his business to Broadway Ave. and doing
well, although not benefitting from PBID assessment.
• Thomas Gordon, concerned with City's graffiti abatement contract, and signage and
shopping cart pollution; also reported that web application to report graffiti not
working.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25L with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Agenda Item 19C.;
• Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez requested that the Minutes of May 21, 2012 be corrected
to reflect the following: page 4, Item 10A on sex offender ordinance should
indicate that the City adopted an ordinance in 2006 and it was first in the County,
and it was proposed amended ordinance; also on page 21 under Council
Comments by Mayor Pro Tern include that she is supportive of the artist, want
them to stay, and encouraged them to look at all alternatives available to them
given that the City has no leverage (on the proposed sale of Santora Building to
Newsong Church).
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez pulled Agenda Item 11A for separate discussion; and
• Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 10A; and
• Excused the absence of Councilmembers Martinez and Tinajero.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (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 OF MAY 21, 2012
MOTION: Approve Minutes as corrected.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido (4)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE XII, PERTAINING TO PROXIMITY
RESTRICTIONS FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO
CHILDREN'S FACILITIES - Police Department
Placed on first reading at the May 21, 2012 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on May 25, 2012.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez commented that item is second reading of
ordinance; item considered at the last City Council meeting with District
Attorney Tony Rackauckas in attendance; amendments to ordinance
prepared in collaboration with Orange County District Attorney's Office
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and City Attorney's Office; thanked the City Council and Public Safety
Committee for supporting the ordinance.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2832- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE XII
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROXIMITY
OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
11B SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE KEEPING OF
FOWL - Police Department
Placed on first reading at the May 21, 2012 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Pulido, Sarmiento absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on May 25, 2012.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. 2833 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF FOWL
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - PARKS, RECREATION,
EDUCATION AND YOUTH (PREY) MINUTES - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
MOTION: Receive and file Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth
(PREY) Minutes of November 28, 2011 and April 2, 2012.
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
Items approved by unanimous consent in Closed Session.
Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00507700
Friend of the Court Brief in Pack v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmembers Martinez and
Tinajero.
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS (CITY MANAGER'S
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 FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2012 - MARCH 2012 - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Receive and file report.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
ADDITIONAL FUNDS - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-178 - Recognizing additional
revenues of $25,764 in Workforce Investment Act Title I Adult and
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Dislocated Worker funds from the State of California for Program Year
2011-2012.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22E)
22A SPEC. NO. 07-103 - EXAM GLOVES - (Police Department) - Finance &
Management Services
1. Amend the current contract with Bound Tree Medical in the
amount of $17,300 for a total annual amount not to exceed
$234,500;
2. Renew the contract with Bound Tree Medical for gloves for the
Police Department for a one-year period in an annual amount not
to exceed $70,000
22B SPEC. NO. 10-052 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - Renew the contract with Office
Depot in an annual amount not to exceed $215,000. - Finance &
Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 11-009 - VEHICLE TIRES - Renew contracts for a one-year
period, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $140,000 with the
following vendors: (Finance & Management Services)
Vendor Location
Parkhouse Tire Inc. Santa Ana
Scher Tire Inc. Santa Ana
Tarulli Tire Inc. Santa Ana
22D SPEC. NO. 12-035 - SAFETY SHOES - Award contracts for a one-year
period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $35,000 with the following vendors: - (Finance &
Management Services)
Vendor Location
Industrial Shoe Company Santa Ana
Dee's Shoes, Inc. dba Red Wing Shoes Santa Ana
22E SPEC. NO. 12-038 - EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND CONCRETE - Award
contracts for a one-year period, with provision for three one-year
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renewals, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $40,000 with the
following vendors: (Finance & Management Services)
Vendor Location
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation Foothill Ranch
Sunstate Equipment Co, LLC. Anaheim
United Rentals (North America), Inc. Santa Ana
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD TO PATSCHECK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK VERNAL POOL (PROJECT NO. 036367,
NONGENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation
and Community Services
1. Award a contract to Patscheck Construction Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in an amount of $37,820 for construction of
the Santiago Park Vernal Pool Project;
2. Approve the Funding Analysis for a total estimated construction
cost of $52,900.
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 25L)
25A AGMT NO. 2012-102 - ANIMAL CARE SHELTER SERVICES - With the
County of Orange in an amount not to exceed $1,017,904 - Police
Department
25B AGMT NO. 2012-103 - LAW ENFORCEMENT HELICOPTER SERVICES
- With the Orange County Sheriff's Department in an annual amount not to
exceed $351,842 - Police Department
25C AGMT NO. 2012-104 - WEB-SITE MAINTENANCE AND
COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI FUNDED) - With
Westbound Communications for the continuation of the Ready OC
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Emergency Preparedness Campaign in an amount not to exceed
$550,000 - (Police Department)
25D STORM DRAIN FACILITY CLEANING AND SPILL RESPONSE - Public
Works Agency
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-105 - With United Storm Water, Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $250,000;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-106 - With Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
25E AGMT NO. 2012-107 - AMENDMENT - FATS, OILS, AND GREASE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES - With Environmental
Engineering and Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $220,000 -
Public Works Agency
25F AGMT NO. 2012-108 - AMENDMENT - SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION
SERVICES - With Houston Harris PCS Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$300,000 - Public Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2012-109 - GRAND AVENUE WIDENING FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1221 EAST FIRST STREET (PROJECT NO. 081732 NOW
GENERAL FUND) - With the Neal Family Revocable Trust and the
Bevington Family Trust for the purchase of the property located at 1221
East First Street (APN 398-454-12 & 398-454-13) in the amount of
$3,174,000 - Public Works Agency
25H AGMT NO. 2012-110 - ACQUISITION SETTLEMENT FOR BRISTOL
STREET CORRIDOR, 410 NORTH BRISTOL UNIT A, (PROJECT NO.
081700) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - With Mr. Chris Yoh, Luv-N-Donuts in
an amount of $26,000 - Public Works Agency
251 AMENDMENTS - PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES -
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
• AGMT NO. 2012-111 - With Master Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. for
a 19-month amendment to provide park landscape maintenance
services in District 1 in an amount not to exceed $401,957 and
approve a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total amount
not to exceed $442,153;
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• AGMT NO. 2012-112 - With DMS Facility Services, LLC for a 19-
month amendment, to provide park landscape maintenance services in
District 2, in an amount not to exceed $576,332, and approve a 10%
contingency for unanticipated work for a total amount not to exceed
$633,965;
• AGMT NO. 2012-113 - With Vista Del Verde to execute one-year
agreement to provide park landscape maintenance services in District
3, in an annual amount not to exceed $508,164 and approve a 10%
contingency for unanticipated work for a total annual amount not to
exceed $558,980;
• AGMT NO. 2012-114 - With Midori Landscape, Inc. to execute a one-
year amendment to provide park landscape maintenance services in
District 4 and District A, in an annual amount not to exceed $931,608
and approve a 14% contingency for unanticipated work for a total
annual amount not to exceed $1,062,544
25J MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT ACT MANDATED PARTNERS - Community Development
Agency
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County;
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2012-115 - Asian American Senior Citizens Service
2012-116 - Community Action Partnership of Orange
2012-117 - Employment Development Department;
2012-118 - Goodwill Industries of Orange County;
2012-119 - Rancho Santiago Community College District;
2012-120 - Santa Ana Housing Authority;
2012-121 - Santa Ana WORK Center/City of Santa Ana;
2012-122 - Santa Ana Unified School District ;
2012-123 - Southern California Indian Center;
2012-124 - State Department of Rehabilitation
25K YOUTH PROGRAM OPERATOR AGREEMENTS PROGRAM YEAR
2012-13 - Community Development Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council With the
following Youth Program Operators Program Year 2012-13 for a
total of $991,795 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013:
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-125 - With Orange County Children's Therapeutic
Arts Center to provide tutoring, work experience, occupational skills
training, job preparation, supportive services, mentoring, and
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counseling for twenty five Out-of-School Youth in the amount of
$175,000;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-126 - With Santa Ana Public Library to provide
post-secondary occupational skills training in the areas of digital
technology, paid work experience, leadership development, and
supportive services for twelve In-School Youth and eight Out-of-
School Youth in the amount of $160,000;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-127 - With Taller San Jose to provide
occupational skills training in the fields of healthcare, professional
business services or construction, internship opportunities,
supportive services, counseling, job preparation, and placement to
twenty Out-of-School Youth in the amount of $126,795;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-128 - With Orange County Conservation Corps to
provide paid work experience, alternative secondary education,
post-secondary educational resources, and supportive services for
twenty-five Out-of-School Youth in the amount of $250,000;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-129 - With Santa Ana WORK Center STEM
Youth Program to provide paid work experience at worksites
related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM),
workforce preparation, post-secondary education resources,
occupational training in customer service and supportive services to
fifteen In-School Youth and five Out-of-School Youth in the amount
of $160,000;
¦ AGMT NO. 2012-130 - With NAPSAC to provide paid work
experience with local businesses, workforce preparation, case
management, and supportive services to twelve In-School and
three Out-of-School in the amount of $120,000.
2. AGMT NO. 2012-131 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Memorandum of Understanding term
extension with Santa Ana WORK Center for the Youth Services
Provider Navigator to June 30, 2013 and allocate funding program
year 2012-2013 funds in the amount of $321,358
25L AGMT NO. 2012-132 - AMENDMENT - PORTABLE WIRELESS MESH
NETWORK (UASI FUNDED) - With Pacific Services, Inc. increasing
agreement amount from $63,000 to a total amount not to exceed $80,000-
Police Department
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
RESOLUTIONS
55A STATE-LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND MEASURE M2
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP PROGRAM - OCTA GRANT
APPLICATIONS - Public Works Agency
MOTION; Adopt resolutions.
¦ RESOLUTION NO. 2012-018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE STATE-
LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FORMULA GRANT UNDER THE
PROPOSITION 1B HIGHWAY SAFETY, TRAFFIC REDUCTION, AIR
QUALITY, AND PORT SECURITY BOND ACT OF 2006
¦ RESOLUTION NO. 2012-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF PROJECTS TO ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
MEASURE M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NO. 2012-01 (HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-01 AND HISTORIC REGISTER
CATEGORIZATION NO. 2012-01) FOR THE SEXLINGER PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE - Planning &
Building Agency
Motion approved by the Planning Commission on April 5, 2012 by a 5-2
vote (Christy and Yrarrazaval opposed, O'Callaghan absent).
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on April 27, 2012 and notices
mailed on April 26, 2012.
Continued from the May 7, 2012 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Staff report presented by Planning and Building Executive Director, Jay
Trevino.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. The following speakers
commented on the matter:
• Nick Spain, submitted letter from the State Historical Commission in
support of preserving Sexlinger property.
• Deborah Strunk, resident of Portola Neighborhood Association, spoke
on history of Valencia crop in the area and need to preserve property.
• Dwight Schroeder, opined that property should be preserved, with or
without historic designation.
• Jeff Dickman, former member of the Historic Resources Commission,
opined that lot is one of last with value to the community.
• Ryan Bensley, former next door neighbor to property, supports
preservation of property
• Jeannie Gillett, member of Save our Orchard Coalition, supports
historic preservation designation; would like to be given opportunity to
file for designation at the State level; noted that property meets two
requisites for State designation.
• Moises Munoz Plascenia, propose to grow organic crops at the five
acre property; project would support SB375 the Sustainable
Communities initiative.
• Elaine Cali, opined that history destroyed if not preserved; encouraged
open space.
• Ellen Diamond, opined that preservation would place Santa Ana on the
map.
• Diane Askbaugh, encouraged the City Council to place property on
Historic Registry.
• Lara Montagne, noted City's efforts to preserve history in Downtown
area and said property should also be preserved.
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• Steve Ray, supports historic designation, community garden; noted
that Coalition's goal is to pay fair market value for property.
• Diana Hardy, spoke on benefit of preserving property that would
benefit future communities.
• Tonya Fannin, reported that Coalition has received more than 1,500
signatures on petition to save Orchard.
• Kevin Tilden, property owner representing Concordia University, spoke
by opposition to appeal.
• Ron Van Blarcon, General Counsel for Concordia University,
requested clarification of Request for Council Action and verbal report
that were inconsistent; noted that property owner has right to request
designation and in this case does not desire.
• Jamie Sue Abrahams, archival assistant at Heritage Museum, noted
that Heritage Museum once slated for destruction, but saved by the
Santa Ana Unified School District; supports designation.
• John Hiber, urged the City Council to preserve Orchard.
Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing. Council discussion ensued.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Jay Trevino noted that
property meets minimum qualifications for designation and staff
recommends designation.
Mayor Pulido noted that support of designation is short term, but
opportunity for Coalition to raise funds and purchase property.
Councilmember Sarmiento moved motion to approve appeal. Motion
seconded my Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez.
Councilmember Bustamante supports property owner rights and would not
support motion because owners have not requested designation.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez indicated that action is discretionary as donation
to Concordia by Sexlinger family not clear; Coalition has eight months to
raise money to preserve property; thanked the Historic Resources
Commission for considering matter; also noted that final development
project will require City Council approval.
Councilmember Benavides noted that intent of donation by Sexlinger to
Concordia not clear, but value in preserving property; property owner may
proceed with development after 8 months have lapsed and Coalition has
not purchased property.
Executive Director Trevino indicated that both State and National Historic
Designations are done at the request of property owners; City has
different requirements for designation.
Councilmember Sarmiento supports motion; approval allows for window of
opportunity for preservation.
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Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested a point of clarification from City
Attorney - does the City Council need to approve the findings given that
the staff report does not delineate such finding. City Attorney Carvalho
indicated that staff did make that point and is now part of comments;
clarification helpful.
Mayor Pulido indicated that amended motion to include findings was
before the City Council for consideration. Maker of motion agreed to
amended motion.
Mayor Pulido noted that balance needed in development projects;
approval of item will allow appellant an opportunity to purchase property.
AMENDED MOTION:
1. Overturn the the Historic Resources Commission's decision to
deny Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2012-01
and Historic Register Categorization No. 2012-01.
2. Adopt amended resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL NO.
2012-01 AND OVERTURNING THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-01 AND HISTORIC
REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2012-01 FOR THE SEXLINGER
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE
(APPEAL NO. 2012-01)
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento (4)
NOES: Bustamante (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2012-13
BUDGET AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES SCHEDULE - Finance &
Management Services
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Legal notice published in the Orange County Register May 25, 2012 and
June 1, 2012
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued. Councilemmber Benavides requested report
on Fiscal Policy. Executive Director of Finance and Management
Francisco Gutierrez provided a summary of Policy included in staff report.
Councilmember Bustamante thanked staff for efforts to bring balanced
budget and Fiscal Policy.
Councilmember Sarmiento echoed comments made earlier. Proposed
Policy is departure from the past, now more transparent process in
managing City's finances and checks and balances; may help improve
City's bond rating; reserve policy will be range 5-15%, good element to
balance employee concessions and maintain service levels.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested an amendment to her original motion to
approve. Add folloing language to the Fiscal Policy: no langauge shall be
adopted that requires the City to maintain a minimum or required level of
staffing and overtime; important lanugage to protect reserves when
negotiating labor contracts.
AMENDED MOTION:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2835 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2012
2. Adopt amended Fiscal Policy.
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-179 - To shift Risk
Management funds and enhance General Fund reserve levels.
4. Adopt resolutions.
¦ RESOLUTION NO. 2012-021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND
RESOLUTION NOS. 82-110, 91-066 AND 96-095 TO EFFECT
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CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
¦ RESOLUTION NO. 2012-022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A
UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012-2013 AND REPEALING IN PART RESOLUTION NO.
2011-031
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 10:35 P.M. TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 10:36 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• City Manager Walters thanked the City Council for support and
confidence in appointment.
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Noted that the Orange County Registrar Voter's Office predicted a 30%
reduction in voter turn-out for the June 5, 2012 Primary Election
compared to the previous election;
• Invited all to attend the upcoming Sunset Zoo Concert Series to be
held on June 10th, June 24th, and July 15th; and
• Urged all to vote on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Welcomed newly appointed City Manager Walters, and
• 2nd Annual July 4th celebration on Sunday, July 1St at Centennial Park.
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
Bustamante, Pulido,
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Councilmember Benavides:
• Noted that July 1St event will begin at 2 p.m.;
• Welcomed City Manager Walters;
• Appointment of Police Chief in the near future;
• Wished all a Happy Father's Day; and
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Welcomed Paul Walters as permanent City Manager and wished him
well; and
• Wished all a Happy Father's Day.
Mayor Pulido:
• Welcomed newly appointed City Manager and City Attorney to
respective positions;
• Noted that if Council members Martinez and Tinajero were present at
tonight's meeting, would have had 7-0 vote to appoint City Manager.
ADJOURNED:- 10:40 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, June 18, 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 Police Community Room, 60 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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