HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES - 07-02-12MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 2, 2012
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:10 P.M.
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ (5:11 p.m
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO (5:17 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:10 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--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
• Two Matters*
• Allstate Insurance as Subrogee for Anthony Silva, Claim #2012-061
*Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez recorded a Conflict of Interest and left room
at 5:12 p.m. She returned at 5:59 p.m. and noted for the record that
Clerk of the Council should have also recused herself.
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1B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
• One Matter*
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:08 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
6:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
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
Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO JONATHAN
ESPINOZA FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE YOUTH COMMISSION - COUNCILMEMBER
SAL TINAJERO
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Ramona M. Lujan, Senior Workers'
Compensation Claims Examiner, Personnel
Services
Joan C. Shearing, Senior Workers'
Compensation Claims Examiner, Personnel
Services
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25 YEARS OF SERVICE
John W. Gammon, Fire Engineer, Fire
Department
Troy D. Guidry, Police Sergeant, Police
Department
Jane A. Winston, Secretary, Police Department
Jesus David Rodriguez, Water Services Worker
II, Public Works Agency
KEY TO THE CITY presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to Henry T. Nicholas III,
PhD and Judge Jack K. Mandel for their many contributions to the City of Santa Ana
and the Nicholas Academic Centers.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM CLAUDIA
ALVAREZ to the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Soccer Teams; Girls U-26- Victoria Aguilar,
Jazmin Antunez, Jessica Banos, Karla Blanco, Karina Cisneros, Lesly Escobar, Daisy
Garcia, Liliana Lopez, Aeidi Montiel, Adriana Najera, Wendy Pintor, Alexandra Preciado
Sandra Preciado, Amy Ramos, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Sandra Rubalcaba, and Arabia
Ruiz; Boys-U17-Heriberto M. Castelan, Gerardo Cisneros, Armando Flores, Jose
Gallardo, Eric Garnica, Carlos Granados, Andres Huerta, Marco A. Joya, Ivan Ocampo,
Marcos Olivares, Juan Prado, Fernando Reyes, Ricardo J. Rivera, Rogelio Suazo, and
Edgar Valencia and Coaches Peter Garcia, Johnny Garcia, Juan H. Garcia, Evangelina
Garcia, Fernando Huerta, Alicia Huerta, Lourdes Lugo, Marisol Pulido, Flavio Salas,
Aurora Salas, Mauro Topete, and Norma Topete for representing the City of Santa Ana
at the MexGames Tournament in April 2012.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM CLAUDIA
ALVAREZ to Santa Ana student Alberto Tapia for receiving the 2012 Disneyland Resort
Scholarship.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE MARTINEZ to Jay
Trevino, Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency recognizing Santa Ana
Complete Streets.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE
MARTINEZ to Santa Ana resident Dorothy Borden for her commitment and
perseverance in the pursuit of her high school diploma.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS VINCENT
SARMIENTO AND MICHELE MARTINEZ to Beatrice Jimenez for her heroic action in
assisting in the apprehension of a felony hit-and-run driver who attempted to flee the
scene of a crime, and to the Santa Ana Police Foundation for establishing the Meza
Family Fund to raise money for the victims of this tragic incident.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SAL
TINAJERO to the Northwest Little League City Tournament Winners and Champions -
A Titans Team: Ethan Aguilar, Elijah Bennett, Zander Bretza, Christian Duran, Jake
Haro, Alexander Haro, Jesse Heredia, Daniel Ladd, Damian Martinez, Noah Pinon,
Ethan Robles, Carlos Sanchez, Manager John Bretza and Coaches John Bretza Sr.,
Frank Martinez and Pedro Pinon; AA Dirtbags Team - Aden Eckenwiler, Joshua
Elizalde, Kayla Figueroa, Albert Guillen, Grady Mulkerin, Nicholas Munoz, David
Nisson, Isaac Oyervides, Skip Tanner, Troy Tanner, Alondra Tapia, Martin Valadez,
Manager Javier Oyervides and Coaches Larry Elizalde and Skip Tanner; Major
Wolverines Team - Jonathan Berber, Garrett Brooks, Damien Chavez, Freddy Cruz,
Ryder Eddy, Matthew Elizalde, Nicolai Garces, William Green, Jack Marfice, Nathan
Morales, Eric Padilla, Caesar Perez, Jose Sanchez, Manager Paul Eddy and Coaches
Edward Padilla, Larry Elizalde and Armondo Chavez; Champions Junior Titans Victor
Carmona, Hector Garcia, Daniel Lopez, Isaac Melgoza, Ceasar Rodriguez, Isaiah
Sandoval. Raymon Serrato, Franky Sosa, Henry Vallejo, Manager Ricardo Hernandez
and Coaches Rocky Arreola, Erik Hernandez and Manny Vega.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that by unanimous
consent approved a settlement agreement in the case of Allstate Insurance as subrogee
for Anthony Silva, Claim No. 2012-061. See Agenda 19A for report.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted that there would not be a quorum to consider Agenda
Item 85A. City Attorney Carvalho indicated that under the provisions of the Brown Act
the remainder of the Councilmembers may take comments, can discuss direction, but
will not be recorded in the Official Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Adriana Cuin, youth intern for the Youth Advocate for Sustainable Communities at
Kidworks, supports joint use agreement with Santa Ana Unified School District for
open space; opined that park space in City low in comparison with other surrounding
communities.
• Maria Velasquez, representing Kidworks, supports joint efforts between the City and
school district for open space; opined that current park conditions poor; deter gang
involvement by providing more park space.
• Aracely Robles, member of SACReD, supports Sunshine Ordinance; opined that
ordinance as proposed would allow for healthy housing opportunities, more open
space, less liquor shots, and set precedence for other municipalities to follow.
• Antonio Bogarin, supports proposed Sunshine Ordinance; would allow for more
transparency, open discussions, and increased notification; would like to include
notification process for renters.
• Manuela Lopez, spoke in support of proposed Sunshine Ordinance.
• Rosa Maria Pizano, active member of our community; supports Sunshine
Ordinance; goal is to have better living conditions.
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• Luis Fuentes, representative of SEIU Local 1877; supports Sunshine Ordinance;
opined that transparency will lead to greater civic engagement and improve living
conditions.
• Randall Au, thanked Councilmember Benavides for leadership in addressing the
proposed sale of the Santora Building, City Attorney Carvalho for objectivity and
Alicia Rojas for bringing artists together; thanked the City Council for Report.
• Alicia Rojas, thanked the City Council for Report on Santora Building and forming an
Ad Hoc Committee; look forward to strategic planning and working with future buyer
of Santora Building; would like Art to remain in the forefront and continue to bridge
diversity; invited all to upcoming 84th Anniversary Celebration of Santora Building on
Saturday, July 7, 2012.
• Grant Adelars, spoke on miscellaneous personal issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A with the
following modifications:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Items 25A and 25H for separate
discussion; and abstained on item 25E due to a conflict of interest (financial
interest);
• Councilmember Martinez abstained on Agenda Item 25E due to a campaign
contribution; and pulled Agenda Item 25C for separate action;
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez recorded a No on Agenda Item 19C and requested that
the City Manager bring back report for City Council discussion and consideration
on Obsolete Records and Destruction; and
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Item 23A and 25L for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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.
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides,
Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2012 - Clerk
of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreement.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - Allstate Insurance as
Subrogee for Anthony Silva, Claim #2012-061 in the amount of
$11,928.54.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
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.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21A AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City to submit applications to the State of
California Department of Transportation for federal funding for two
projects under the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
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MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22F)
22A SPEC. NO. 06-167 - LIBRARY CATALOGING AND PURCHASE OF
BOOKS AND MATERIALS - Renew the contract with Brodart Company
for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $285,000 (Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22B SPEC. NO. 08-077 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Renew the contract
with Adelphia, Inc. d/b/a Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for
a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 - Finance &
Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 08-046 - CHARTER BUS SERVICE - Renew the contract with
Certified Transportation Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $55,000
- (Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and Police
Department) - Finance & Management Services
22D SPEC. NO. 09-036 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR
CENTERS - Renew the contract with JFK Transportation Company for a
one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 (Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22E SPEC. NO. 12-042 - BALLISTIC PLATES AND CARRIERS - Award a
contract to Galls, LLC in an amount not to exceed $42,000. (Police
Department) - Finance & Management Services
22F SPEC. NO. 08-075 - COPIER LEASES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
- Amend the contract with Ricoh Americas Corporation to allocate funds
for the remaining two years of the copier leases and maintenance services
term, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000. - Finance &
Management Services
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD FOR JEROME PARK IMPROVEMENTS:
(PROJECT NOS. 127527, 127528, 127529, 127530) NON GENERAL
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FUND - Public Works Agency, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services
and Community Development Agency *
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to Excel Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the bid quantity prices in
the amount of $738,173 for construction of the Jerome Park
Improvements;
2. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $958,613.
* Vote and approval considered simultaneously with Agenda Item 25L.
23B CONTINGENCY INCREASE WITH R.J. NOBLE COMPANY FOR
RESIDENTIAL STREET REPAIR - PHASE 16 (PROJECT NO. 126753)
NON GENERAL FUND - Public Works Agency and Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Increase the contingency for the contract with R.J. Noble
Company for Residential Street Repair, Phase 16, by $500,000, and
authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount
not to exceed the authorized contingency.
AGREEMENTS
25A AGMT NO. 2012-144 - INTERIM MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
SERVICES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN- City
Manager's Office
Councilmember Sarmiento requested clarification on scope of work.
City Manager Walters reported that contract would allow for
continued service with Management Partners on strategic planning
and part-time Assistant City Manager to work on development
projects.
Councilmember Benavides commented that strategic plan, goals and
objections forthcoming. Councilmember Martinez requested a time
line and next steps be included in strategic plan and City Council
vision. Mayor Pulido expressed support for strategic plan efforts.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Management Partners Inc. at a monthly
amount not to exceed $20,000, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Martinez, Pulido,
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
25B, and 25D through 25K)
25B AGMT NO. 2012-145 - STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES -
With Townsend Public Affairs for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 -
City Manager's Office
25C FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES.- City Manager's Office
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days (August 6,
2012 City Council Meeting).
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
25D AGMT NO. 2012-146 - AMENDMENT - AUTOMATED PARKING
CITATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - With Phoenix Group Information
Systems in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a six month extension
(Public Works Agency and Community Development Agency) - Police
Department
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25E AGMT NO. 2012-147 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) -
With the Police Management Association (PMA) regarding wages and
other terms and conditions of employment resulting in a one-year
extension to expire on June 30, 2014 - Personnel Services Agency
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez commented on subsections 6 and 7 - the City
Council approved as part of its Fiscal Policy that the City would not allow
mandatory staff requirements or overtime. Would like to make it clear that
language in contract does not intend to circumvent Fiscal Policy.
*Councilmembers Sarmiento and Martinez abstained due to conflicts of
interest.
25F AGMT NO. 2012-148 - AMENDMENT - DOWNTOWN GENERAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND GUARDRAIL, BOLLARD AND CHAIN
LINK FENCE REPAIR - With Orange County Contractors Services dba
Orange County Mailboxes and Construction in an amount not to exceed
$55,000 through June 30, 2013 (Community Development Agency) -
Public Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2012-149 - COOPERATIVE - IMPLEMENTATION OF
FAIRVIEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION (PROJECT 126769)
NON GENERAL FUND - With the City of Costa Mesa - Public Works
Agency
25H AGMT NO. 2012-150 - AMENDMENT - GO LOCAL PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT (PROJECT NO. 092505) - Public Works
Agency
Continued from the June 18, 2012 City Council Meeting by a vote of 5-0
(Benavides and Martinez absent)
Councilmember Martinez requested that the City Council continue to be
appraised on project and meet on a regular basis.
Councilmember Sarmiento noted that fund adjustments have had to be
approved recently. Urged staff to keep all informed.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez supports project and requested that information
and status reports be shared with all City Councilmembers.
Mayor Pulido noted that City has opportunity to have $180 million
allocated for the Project.
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with Cindy Krebs
Consulting, Inc. to extend the term of the contract to April 30, 2013 in
the amount of $165,000, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Tinajero
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
251 AGMT NO. 2012-151 - AMENDMENT - CABLE AUDIT SERVICES - With
Communications Support Group in an amount not to exceed $20,000, for
a total not to exceed amount of $98,000 - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
25J LEISURE CLASS INSTRUCTORS - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
• AGMT NO. 2012-152 - AMENDMENT - With Martin Torres for Karate
Do Kai instruction, extending the term one-year, and adding $30,000
for next fiscal year.
• AGMT NO. 2012-153 -AMENDMENT -With Choc Le for Tae Kwon Do
instruction, extending the term one-year, and adding $30,000 for next
fiscal year.
25K AGMT NO. 2012-154 - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION -
With AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center (ARMC) - Police
Department
25L AGMT NO. 2012-155 - JOINT USE OF MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND JEROME PARK SITES - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
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Councilmember Benavides commented on significant improvements at
Jerome Park through approval of Agenda Items 23A and 25L.
Neighborhood has been active in seeking improvements.
Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation noted that
civic engagement has enhanced joint use opportunities; various
improvements include improved public access, parking lot, fencing and
lighting improvements.
Councilmember Benavides thanked staff for efforts.
Councilmember Martinez noted that PREY Committee considered the
matter; thanked Councilmember Benavides and Santa Ana Unified School
District Superintendent for leadership and partnership; open space vital,
however want to make sure programs are sustainable.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District
(SAUSD), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)*
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Tinajero (2)
*Vote and approval considered simultaneously with Agenda Item 23A.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERM ITIVARIANCES
31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-08 TO ALLOW THE AFTER
HOURS OPERATION AT A NEW 7-ELEVEN AT 1441 WEST
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD - BARRY HAMMOND, APPLICANT -
Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 11,
2012, by a vote of 5-0 (Gartner and Turner absent).
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MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2012-08 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT TITLE 1 SUB-GRANT FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2012-2013 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-030 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR
THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SUB-GRANT WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DIVISION
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Tinajero (2)
REPORTS
65A SANTORA BUILDING AD HOC REPORT - City Attorney's Office
Councilmember Benavides commented on historic significant of Santora
Building; United Artist of Santa Ana organized to address concerns with
prospective buyer; encouraged all to continue engagement.
Councilmember Tinajero commented on exciting time in arts movement.
Councilmember Martinez thanked all for meeting with the City Council and
setting the foundation to make arts a priority.
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Councilmember Sarmiento noted that arts movements started many years
ago; would like to have the City Council reconsider Arts Council; cultural
and economic benefits.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
65B
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SUNSHINE REGULATIONS - City
Attorney's Office
Councilmember Tinajero expressed support for transparent and open
government; directed staff to draft sunshine ordinance that will promote
civic engagement, participation and inclusion.
Councilmember Sarmiento noted that Councilmember Tinajero chairs the
Code of Ethics and Conduct Committee that considered the matter;
directed staff to continue to work with coalitions; proposed ordinance will
make Santa Ana one of the most open governments in the State and
information more accessible.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez supports action; thanked SACReD for efforts.
MOTION: Direct the City Attorney to continue to work with the SACReD
and OCCOG coalitions in preparing a Sunshine ordinance.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Martinez, Pulido,
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Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - 2012/13 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND GRANT - Police Department
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 22, 2012.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-031 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2012-2013 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS -
Planning and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 22, 2012 and notices
mailed on June 21, 2012.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-032 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND
CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEMOLITION OF
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VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES;
MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH
COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE
ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
75C PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 - Public Works Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 22, 2012 and notices
mailed on June 21, 2012.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-033 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED,
RUBBISH AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT: MAKING, CONFIRMING, AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A
COPY THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR,
ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING;
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:02 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place
items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85B DIRECTIONS TO PREPARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Sponsored by
Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento, and co-sponsored by Mayor
Pulido
MOTION: Direct staff to reconvene the Development Council
Committee; allow Committee to analyze matter and bring back to the
City Council for consideration.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento declared conflicts of
interest on Agenda Item 85A and recused themselves. They left the dais.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez assumed the Chair, with remaining Councilmembers
Benavides and Tinajero present.
A quorum of the Santa Ana City Council was not present.
ADJOURNED - 9:16 P.M. the Regular Meeting of July 2, 2012 was adjourned due to
lack of quorum.
The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, July 16,
2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting immediately
followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the
Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
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Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
85A ADDRESS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
("PBID") ISSUES AND CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
PROCESS FOR DISESTABLISHMENT, AMENDING RESOLUTION TO
ADD PROCESS FOR DISESTABLISHMENT BY PROPERTY OWNERS,
HOLDING ADVISORY ELECTION, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR DISESTABLISHMENT (Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez and Councilmember
Tinajero)
Continued from the August 24, September 19, October 3, and October 17,
and November 7, 2011 City Council meetings.
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez, public comments on Item 85A
proceeded with the following members and staff present: Mayor Pro Tern
Alvarez, Councilmembers Benavides and Tinajero, City Manager Walters ,
City Attorney Carvalho, and Clerk of the Council Huizar
Discussion on Item 85A concluded at 11:20 p.m.
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