HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE. REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 6, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:27 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA (5:19 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
NONE
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, 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 5:09 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)
• Martha Shirey v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board case #ADJ7274055; ADJ7274062
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 MAY 6, 2013
• Santa Ana Station District LLC, Santa Ana Station District Housing
Partners LP, et. al v. Matosantos, Department of Finance, City of
Santa Ana Successor Agency et. al.
• City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority vs. Ana J.
Matosantos, Director of Department of Finance, State Board of
Equalization, et al; Superior Court, Sacramento, Case Number 34-
2013-800001477
• Hilda Cuenca, Claudia Castaneda, Enima Hernandez, and Evangelina
Avalos, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. State
of California Department of Finance; Ana J. Matasantos, in her official
capacity as Director of the State of California Department of Finance;
County of Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-20001427
• Edwin Melendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2012-00554467.
• Karyl Frost v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2012-00564920.
• Roberta Rogers v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2013-00623568.
1B 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) and Service Employees'
International Union (SEIU) Full-Time
Employees
1C PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:20 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 MAY 6, 2013
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:21 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
GARY TUCKER, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Laura V. Canales, Correctional Supervisor,
Police Department
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Terry Dwyer,
President of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, for partnering with the City to promote the
arts to students through their various educational programs.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Mater Dei High
School Basketball Team and Coaches; ten time California State High School Basketball
Champions and the most recognized basketball team in Orange County and the State.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 MAY 6, 2013
Team members:
Pierre Aguirre
Elijah Brown
MJ Cage
Billy Fay
Sam Ghods
Matthew Seatter
Mario Soto
Bailey Stout
Jordan Strawberry
Andrew Tisdale
Victor Ujkic
Brandon Wiehe
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to Santa
Ana Unified School District Superintendent Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, Ph.D, for
leading the school district in the implementation of Common Core Standards.
Ben Humphreys
Jayce Johnson
Stanley Johnson
Jamie Kobayashi
Troy Kramer
Head Coach: Gary McKnight
Assistant Head Coach: Jason Quinn
Assistant Coaches:
Bob Serven
Clay McKnight
Sean Stevenson.
James McGee
Chris Nealey
Charlie Noebel
La'vette Parker
Jacob Scherer
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO AND
COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA the Saddleback High School Varsity Soccer Team for
winning the 2013 CIF-SS Division 5 Championship
Team members:
Jimmy Aviles
Daniel Barrientos
Victor Bucio
Juan Canales
Brady Carbajal
Gary Carbajal
Raul De La Torre
Alonso De La Torre
Edward Diaz
Eddie Flores
Bryan Galindo
Eder Gonzalez
Mario Guerrero
Deriam Lopez
David Magdaleno
Abraham Martinez
Luis Mejia
Eduardo Pasallo
Mario Ramirez
Oscar Sandoval
Jose Valdez
Daniel Vasquez
Ivan Zamora
Coach Mel Silva
Assistant Coaches
Eric Zuniga
Leopoldo Orozco
Oscar Zuniga
Carlos Amezcua
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO AND
COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Roman Beltran and Agustin Gonzalez in
recognition of their time volunteering in such events as Day of the Dead and Harvey
Milk Day.
PROCLAMATIONS presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Darrell Johnson,
Orange County Transportation CEO and Rye Baerg, Southern California Regional
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Policy Manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in recognition of
National Bike to Work Week and National Bike to School Day.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to
Jill Calhoun, facilities manager of Da Vita, Inc. and Lee Kane, Program Manager for
non-profit organization - Shoes that Fit - for collaborating to donate brand new shoes to
every student at Carver and Lincoln Elementary schools.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to
Professor Martin Morachimo for bringing Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitzu to Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS MARTINEZ
AND SARMIENTO to Aaron Kushner and Eric Spitz, the new owners of the Orange
County Register.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See report under Agenda Item 19A.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Mario Gonzalez, representing Pepe Towing, spoke in opposition to the City's recent
police towing rotational request for proposal process and contract award.
• Christina Larsen, media coordinator for Occupy OC, supports immigrant rights and
reform.
• Lisandro Orozco, urged City Council to allow cell tower funds to be used at Madison
Park for improvements; funds will enhance safety.
o Councilmember Sarmiento asked City Manager to include issue at upcoming
budget workshops; noted that City Council will take action (Agenda Item 23B) at
tonight's meeting to award a contract for construction of Community Garden
Center and Basketball Court.
• Jeannie Gillett, spoke in support of preserving Sexlinger property as historic
property; requested moratorium on demolition of all historic properties listed on the
Santa Ana Historic Registry be agendized for consideration at next City Council
meeting.
• Steve Ray, representative of Old Orchard Conservancy, spoke in support of
preserving Sexlinger property even if designated as historic property; opined that
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) not adequate - no reasonable or historical
alternatives; opined that soil at site constitutes a natural resource.
• S. Keith De Wine, spoke in support of Artist Village; noted that some artists,
including self, displaced by owner of Santora Building and requested assistance.
o Councilmember Martinez expressed support for arts and will meet with resident.
• Joese Hernandez, spoke on various matters including recent underground water
contamination and need for City to include capital improvements funds in budget.
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• Lara Montagne, representing The Grain Project, spoke in §upport of preserving the
Sexlinger property, and appreciates presentations for Harvey Milk Day and Bike to
School/Work Week.
• Madeline Spencer, spoke on need for aggressive outreach on the Strategic Plan.
• Claudia Ramirez, concerned with general fund expenses for Police/Fire services that
account for more than 60% of overall budget.
• Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD, requested responses posed at previous City
Council meeting regarding Jail expenses.
• Tixoc Ventura, member of SACReD, commented on length of presentations prior to
Public Comments; had submitted petition to the City requesting additional budget
meetings.
• Juan Carlos Macedo, requested budget presentation materials in Spanish;
suggested additional youth and social program funds be included in City budget.
• Clark Casler, spoke in support of public engagement.
• Natali Rodriguez, opposed to Police Department's implicit collaboration with
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal Immigrants.
• Marilyn Montano, disagree with immigration raids.
• Scott Sink, opposed to criminalization of immigrants.
• Lauren, urged City Council to agendize the termination of contract with ICE (on use
City Jail to house illegal immigrants).
• Carlos Castaneda, opined that criminalization of undocumented immigrants is a
violation of basic human rights.
• Carlos P., opined that human trafficking and human rights violated in the City.
• Villamar, recounted family experience with ICE; urged the City Council to terminate
contract.
• Theresa Dang, representative of OC May Day Coalition, disconcerted with handling
of request to agendize termination of ICE contract; opined that over 70% of
detainees in the Santa Ana Jail do not have criminal record.
• Theo Hirsh, commented on need to increase funding for additional libraries;
requested item to terminate contract with ICE be agendized.
• Alexis Teodoro, cited statistics of undocumented immigrants in the City; not
obligated to detain residents with no criminal record.
• Hairo Cortes, urged City Council to cancel contract with ICE.
• Hector Rivera, requested City Council agendize consideration of contract with ICE
on next agenda.
• Gema Salas, opined that gentrification exist with high rent cost; asked that City
Council terminate contract with ICE.
• Ruth Hull, opined that discrimination of elderly and people with disabilities continues
to exist; City to process notice of violations within reasonable timeframe; shortage of
designated handicap parking throughout the City.
• Paul Guzman, commended City for outreach efforts taken in recent months.
• America Najera, Santa Ana designated as a Sanctuary City, nevertheless
deportations continue; opposed to City's contract with ICE.
• Sara, urged City Council to move Public Comments before Presentations.
• Naui Huitzilopochtli, opined that Police need to focus on detaining criminals; stop
raids.
• Abel Ruiz, opposed to contract with ICE.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MAY 6, 2013
o Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero noted City's efforts and support on such issues as The
Dream Act, changing the City's policy on impound of vehicles by unlicensed
drivers, and broad immigrant rights issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 29A with the
following modifications:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 25A for separate discussion.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2013 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10B MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL
15, 2013 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10C MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2013 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 MAY 6, 2013
10D MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 29, 2013 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT -
OCTOBER 2012 THROUGH MARCH 2013 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreements, as follow:
• AGMT NO. 2013-058 - Martha Shirey v. City of Santa Ana; Workers'
Compensation Appeals Board case #ADJ7274055; ADJ7274062;
Settlement Agreement in the amount of $26,648.37 and lifetime future
medical care.
• AGMT NO. 2013-059 - Edwin Melendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012-00554467; Settlement
Agreement in the amount of $13,000.
• AGMT NO. 2013-060 - Karyl Frost v. City of Santa Ana, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2012-00564920; Settlement
Agreement in the amount of $37,500.
• AGMT NO. 2013-061 - Roberta Rogers v. City of Santa Ana, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00623568; Settlement
Agreement in the amount of $12,500.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2013 -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 MAY 6, 2013
19D QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered
into between January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 valued at $25,000
and less.
19E DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's Office
and Police Department.
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 2013-014.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A SPEC. NO. 13-016 - SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION AND LINING
SERVICES (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Zebron Contracting, Inc. for a one-year
period, with provisions for three one-year renewals, in an annual
amount not to exceed $75,000.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT
MCFADDEN AVENUE AND LYON STREET (PROJECT NO. 126760) -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PTM General
Engineering Services, in accordance with the Base Bid plus Add
Alternate A, totaling $289,923 for the traffic signal modifications
at McFadden Avenue and Lyon Street.
2. Approve the Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery
cost of $362,402.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 MAY 6, 2013
23B CONTRACT AWARD FOR MADISON PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN
CENTER AND BASKETBALL COURT, GARFIELD COMMUNITY
CENTER OVERFLOW PARKING LOT, AND MABURY PARK SECURITY
LIGHTING (PROJECT NOS. 137516, 107564 & 137512 ) - Public Works
Agency, Community Development Agency and Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency)
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Hondo
Company, Inc., in accordance with the Base Bid, totaling $554,306
for the construction of the Madison Park Community Garden
Center and Basketball Court, Garfield Community Center
Overflow Parking Lot, and Mabury Park Security Lighting.
2. Approve the Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery
cost of $747,900.
23C CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR BROADWAY REHABILITATION;
ANAHURST TO FIRST STREET (PROJECT NOS. 116736 & 116746) -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Increase the contingency for the Broadway Rehabilitation
Project by $80,000, which will increase the total funds available for
the construction contract with All American Asphalt, Inc., to
$2,767,682.
AGREEMENTS
e
25A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - CityFManagers"'Offic
Continued from the April 1, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Sarmiento proposed
continuance of 60 days. Councilmember Benavides noted that within that
period, the City Council would evaluate all options that may include
request for new Request for Proposal (RFP). Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero
indicated that new RFP will allow for incorporation of City Council input.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Reject all bids and direct City Manager to
prepare a new Request for Proposal.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 MAY 6, 2013
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Motion failed.
Benavides, Reyna, Pulido, Sarmiento (4)
None (0)
None (0)
AMENDED MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 60 days
(July 1, 2013) to review the Request for Proposal process and allow
the City Manager discretion in retaining the services needed in the
interim.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Reyna, Pulido, Sarmiento (4)
NOES: Amezcua, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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 25C)
25B AGMT NO. 2013-064 - VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORK
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM - With the County of Orange Social Services
Agency in an amount of $1,600,000 for a term effective July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2015 - Community Development Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2013-065 - ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING PROGRAM,
URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT (UASI) - With
Government Training Institute, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000
- Police Department
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE AND SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENTS FOR FEDERAL FUNDED COMMUNITY PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - Community Development Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 MAY 6, 2013
MOTION:
1. Approve the 2013-2014 Consolidated Plan Annual Update and
authorize the submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development;
2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2010/11-2014/15
Consolidated Plan and authorize its submittal to the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
3. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2012-2013 Action Plan
and authorize its submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-15 TO ALLOW
A CARE HOME FOR THE ELDERLY AT 1600 EAST FIRST STREET -
FARAMARZI FAMILY TRUST, APPLICANT - Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-15 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 EAST FIRST STREET
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides,
Pulido, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)*
None (0)
Martinez, Reyna,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 MAY 6, 2013
*City Council reconsidered vote at same meeting after Councilmember
Sarmiento recognized and declared he had a Conflict of Interest.
55B AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR MEASURE M2
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM (TIER 1, CALL 3) - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-018 - 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: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
REPORTS
65A ACTION ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ON COUNCIL
PRACTICES, POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS - City Manager's Office
MOTION:
1. Effective date of the change of Council Meetings from the first
and third Mondays of the month to the first and third Tuesdays of
the month, effective January 1, 2014.
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH
PROCEDURES FOR CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS, ALTERING
THE AGENDA FORMAT TO PROVIDE FOR COUNCIL REPORTS,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 MAY 6, 2013
CHANGING THE DAY OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-002 REGARDING COMMITTEES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
3. Receive and file the City Council Recognition Policy.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 2909 S. BRISTOL (PROJECT
NO. 063510 NON-GENERAL FUND), APN 410-411-19 - Public Works
Agency
Legal Notice mailed to property owners on March 14, 2013.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing at the April 1, 2013 City Council
meeting. Daniel Wright of the Silverstein Law Firm addressed council.
There were no additional speakers, Hearing closed.
Continued from the April 1, 2013 and April 15, 2013 City Council meeting
by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 2909 S.
BRISTOL STREET (APN 410-411-19)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 MAY 6, 2013
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM (CDBG) FY 2013-2014 - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County register on March 18, 2013 .
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing at the April 1, 2013 City Council
meeting. There were no speakers and he closed the Hearing closed.
Continued from the April 1 and April 15, 2013 City Council meeting by a
vote of 7-0.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Amezcua requested that City
Council be involved in approval of regulations and restrictions for new
CDBG funds. Councilmember Reyna requested re-direction of funds to
library and Project PRIDE. Interim City Manager O'Rourke indicated that
re-allocation process may allow for evaluation to fund such programs; will
be forthcoming in next 60 days. Staff noted that court order does not
allow for salaries to be paid out to GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention &
Prevention) program out of Toyota settlement. Mayor Pulido proposed
that re-allocation of unused funds be brought back for City Council
consideration in 60 days.
MOTION:
1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Community
Development Block Grant Program.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute memorandums of
understanding.
AGMT NO. 2013-066 - With City departments and agreements with
nonprofit agencies awarded funds as part of the approved program
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 MAY 6, 2013
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Councilmember Reyna left the dais at 9:29 p.m. and returned at 9:32 p.m.
Reyna,
*Interim City Manager O'Rourke declared a potential Conflict of Interest on Agenda Item
75C and left the dais during the discussion of the matter. Interim Deputy City Manager
Debbie Kurita assumed the City Manager role during consideration of Item 75B.
75C PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN AND COUNTRY MANOR TAX EQUITY AND
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (TEFRA) REQUEST - Community
Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on April 22, 2013.
MOTION:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act hearing in
consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by
the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of Town and
Country Manor.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT, NURSING AND
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AT TOWN AND COUNTRY MANOR
AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES:
None (0)
Martinez, Pulido,
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ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
None (0)
Reyna (1)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION WITH THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY AGENCY AT 9:29 P.M.
80A JOINT ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL / HOUSING AUTHORITY -
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014 -
Community Development Agency
At its regular meeting on April 16, 2013, by a vote of 7-0 the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the recommended
actions.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a cooperative agreement, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2013-067 - With the County of Orange Health Care Agency in
an amount of $ 827,051 for a one-year term to provide supportive housing
services to HIV/AIDS-affected individuals in the County of Orange.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENCY
MEETING AT 9:30 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
AND RECONVENED AT 9:31 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
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90B
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked speakers and encouraged public participation;
• City Council to consider all options on contract with ICE;
• City to investigate allegation that resident disrespected at Council
Meeting by a police officer - dignity and respect a top priority; and
• Love and appreciate mother and wished all a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Echoed comments by Councilmember Martinez on Mother's Day;
• Noted that City Council has limited jurisdiction on immigration reform
matters; any misconceptions of raids and ICE contract will be clarified
by Acting Police Chief Carlos Rojas; and
• Commented on successful Cinco de Mayo Celebration held over the
weekend in Downtown Santa Ana.
initiatives that promote immigrant rights;
• Acknowledged Saddleback High School':
victory;
• Congratulated the 1St Santa Ana based
placing 1St;
• Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Reflected on City Council's support of The Dream Act and other
Soccer team on recent
Travel Baseball Team on
Councilmember Amezcua:
• As daughter of immigrant parents, strongly supports Dream Act and
immigrant rights;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and
• Happy Mother's Day to all.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Request more information on GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention &
Prevention) Program and $8 million impact to the City;
• Encouraged all to attend the Relay for Life event to be held on June 1 st
and June 2nd at Valley High School;
• Love and appreciate mom's on their special day; and
• Support Santa Ana businesses.
Councilmember Benavides:
• As chair of Public Safety Council Committee request that ICE contract
be agendized for consideration and discussion; stand for dignity for all;
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• Request staff agendize resolutions to support immigration reform and
oppose removal of fire rings at local beaches on next City Council
Agenda;
• Reported that Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee has reviewed timeline
for outreach and implementation; will require amendment to Sunshine
Ordinance to modify adoption date;
• Supports earmark of cell tower funds to City parks, such as Madison
Park;
• Asked that all shop in Santa Ana.
Mayor Pulido:
• Expressed support for placing agenda item on the next City Council
Meeting to consider City's position on fire rings; reported that on behalf
of Air Quality Management District (AQMD) he and Huntington Beach's
Mayor will be holding a public hearing on May 17th to consider matter;
also, stated that Santa Ana will be hosting meeting with other Mayors
from across Orange County on May 15th to discuss issue;
• Attended Cinco de Mayo celebrations; well attended and no incidents
reported;
• Wished all a Happy Mother's Day; and
• Adjourned meeting in memory of retired Santa Ana Police Officer Jose
Vargas.
ADJOURNED- 9:59 p.m. - Special meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., at the City Hall, Ross Annex,
Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Adjourn in Memory of
Retired Santa Ana Police Officer Jose Vargas
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
• Ordinance Addressing Homeless Shelters as per Requirements in SB 2
• Janitorial Services for Police Admin/Jail
• Study Session on Entertainment Ordinance
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