HomeMy WebLinkAbout10C - MINUTES - 07-15-13MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 15, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:10 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:12 p.m.)
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
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:11 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)
Worker's Comp case of Cecilio Bonilla Case numbers ADJ7242328,
8654394 and 8071401.
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Veterans First, Claim No. 2013-053.
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
1 D PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:30 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
6:31 P.M.
ATTENDANCE 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
ROGER ARAGON, POLICE CHAPLAIN
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by State Senator, Lou Correa, 34th District who presented a
Resolution to the City of Santa Ana for efforts to reduce gun violence in the local
community through the Anonymous Gun Buyback program and wished the City
continued success. Also, provided annual report on State Senate accomplishments.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
Wesley Shih, Partner and Co-founder Wesley Chu from Sender One Climbing for
opening a new facility in Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY
COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS REYNA, MARTINEZ, and BENAVIDES,
to the 2013 Independence Day Celebration Sponsors - Northgate Market; Gay
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Neighbors, Families and Friends; Santa Ana Police Officer's Association; AT&T; C&C
Development; Waste Management; Santa Ana Republican Women Federated; and TNT
Fireworks for their generous donation and to the Santa Ana Independence Day
Celebration Committee for donating their time and efforts to making event a great
success.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
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.
85A PUBLIC ART ON UTILITY BOXES (MAYOR PULIDO, BENAVIDES AND
REYNA)
• James Kendricks, spoke in support of public arts on utility boxes.
• Diane Ashbaugh, presented video depicting samples of public art in
other cities.
Mayor Pulido created an ad hoc committee comprised of self,
Councilmembers Reyna and Benavides to further review concept.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that the City Council
will be adjourning meeting to July 18, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. to continue discussion on
Closed Session Item; also reported actions considered and included as Agenda Item
19A.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, commented on upcoming restraining order hearing and other related
matters.
• Samuel Romero, requested to be included in discussion of arts in downtown;
reported on increased in vandalism, need for police patrol; proposed police
assessment fee to help address matters.
• Alex Vega, spoke on disagreement with allocation of baseball fields.
• Barbara Lamere, commented on increased use of illegal fireworks on the 4m of JUIy;
requested that open space area at Centennial Park be recovered from Santa Ana
College.
• Jason Wildman, spoke of misdemeanor cases filed against homeless.
• Jesus Nieto, addressed the City Council on baseball related issues.
o Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero indicated that the Parks, Recreation, Education and
Youth (PREY) Council Committee will consider matter on July 29, 2013 at 5:30
p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31 A.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
MINUTES
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 1, 2013 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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 - AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2013-02 TO REZONE MCFADDEN PLACE FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
(M-1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 85 AT 1400-1441 SOUTH
VILLAGE WAY AND 2100 EAST WILSHIRE AVENUE - MAKENA
PROPERTIES, APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the July 1, 2013 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2846 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1400-1441 SOUTH VILLAGE WAY AND 2100 EAST WILSHIRE
AVENUE FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO SPECIFIC
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DEVELOPMENT NO. 85 (SD-85) (AA NO. 2013-02) AND ADOPTING
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 85 (SD-85) FOR SAID PROPERTY
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve the following settlement agreements:
• AGMT NO. 2013-105 - Worker's Comp case of Cecilio Bonilla Case
numbers ADJ7242328, 8654394 and 8071401; enter into two
Stipulated Awards in the amount of $38,056.79 and $23,641.54 and
future medical care.
• AGMT NO. 2013-106 - Veterans First, Claim No. 2013-053; in the
amount of $8,778.36
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete
records from Finance and Management Services Agency and
Community Development Agency in accordance with the retention
schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENTS - DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OCELOT EXHIBIT AT SANTA ANA ZOO AT
PRENTICE PARK (PROJECT NO. 13-2636) - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services and Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
funding agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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AGMT NO. 2013-107 - With Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) for the
development of a new Ocelot Exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice
Park
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
professional services agreement, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
AGMT NO. 2013-108 - With ELM, Inc., for the development of contract
documents for a new Ocelot Exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice
Park
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-002 - Accepting
$350,000 in donations from FOSAZ in the PRCSA Fees and Donations
revenue account and appropriating same into the PRCSA Fees and
Donations expenditure account for a new Ocelot Exhibit project at the
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.
20B APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING -
Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-004 - Recognizing $156,379
in Local Assistance law enforcement funds from the California Board of
State and Community Corrections in the Police Block Grants revenue
account and appropriate same to expenditure account.
20C APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS - Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-003 - Recognizing $442,268
in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund revenue account
and appropriate same to expenditure account for overtime.
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20D APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT FUNDS FOR NEWPORT BAY TMDL COMPLIANCE -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-005 - Accepting funds from
the County of Orange in the amount of $60,000 into the Federal Clean
Water Protection Enterprise Fund and appropriating the same to the
Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise Fund for the Newport Bay
TMDL compliance alternative feasibility report.
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21A AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize staff to submit grant applications to the State of
California Department of Transportation for consideration of federal
Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22C)
22A 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 and Community Services) - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22B SPEC. NO. 12-047 - TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING AND TRAFFIC SIGN
MAINTENANCE - Renew the contract with Orange County Striping
Service, Inc. for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $400,275
(Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services Agency
22C SPEC. NO. 13-033 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Award a contract to
Adelphia, Inc. dba Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for a one-
year period with provisions for three one-year renewals in an annual
amount not to exceed $90,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD TO AEGIS ITS, INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PHASE I (PROJECT NO. 10-6719) -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to Aegis ITS, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the unit bid prices in the amount not to exceed
$150,000 for construction traffic signal equipment replacement -
Phase 1 project.
2. Approve a Cost Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $160,000.
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the following agreements, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25A
through 25G)
25A AGMT NO. 2013-109 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
DISTRICT FOUR PARK SITES - With Azteca Landscape for an 18 month
term with four one-year renewal options in an amount of $1,174,926.06
with a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total amount not to
exceed $1,292,418.67 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25B AGMT NO. 2013-110 - CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION INSPECTION
OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICES - With Houston & Harris PCS, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $400,000 for a term expiring June 30, 2014 and
may be renewed for up to three additional one-year periods. - Public
Works Agency
25C AGMT NOS. 2013-111 AND 112 - AMENDMENTS - ON-CALL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS -
With Tetra Tech, Inc., & Psomas, Inc. for one-year terms in an amount
not to exceed $200,000 for each firm. - Public Works Agency
25D AGMT NO. 2013-113 - AMENDMENT - WATER SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - With CPC Powertec,
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Inc. for a two-year term, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. -
Public Works Agency
25E AGMT NOS. 2013-114 and 2013-115 - AMENDMENTS - STORM DRAIN
FACILITY CLEANING AND SPILL RESPONSE - With United Storm
Water, Inc., & Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., exercising the
option to extend the term for a one-year period, providing funding in the
amount of $250,000 annually, and assigning authority to the City Manager
to exercise three remaining one-year options to extend. - Public Works
Agency
25F AGMT NO. 2013-116 - SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR GRAND
AVENUE WIDENING (PROJECT NO. 081732, NON-GENERAL FUND)
(PROPERTY AT 1221 E. FIRST ST., UNIT A, APN 308-454-12 & 13) -
With Western Dental Services, Inc. dba Western Dental in the amount of
$90,105. - Public Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2013-117 - STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES -
With Townsend Public Affairs in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000
and term expiring June 30, 2014. - City Manager's Office
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERM ITIVARIANCES
31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-06 TO ALLOW EXTENDED
BUSINESS HOURS FOR A 7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE MARKET AT
5210 WEST FIRST STREET, SUITE A - RALPH DEPPISCH, APPLICANT
- Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 24,
2013, by a vote of 5-0 (Alderete and Gartner absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-06 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FY 2013-14 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-036 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION
LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT TITLE I SUB-GRANT FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2013-2014 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-037 - 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: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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*Councilmember Sarmiento reported that out of an abundance of caution and due to
any potential nexus with business clients would be recusing self from Agenda Item 75A;
he left the dais and did not return to the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE REGULATING ALCOHOL SALES
AND ENTERTAINMENT - MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 41 & 11 OF
SAMC (ZOA NO. 2012-03) - Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by Planning Commission on November
26, 2012, by a vote of 4-2 (Alderete, Yrarrazaval opposed).
Item continued from the December 3, 2012 Council meeting per staff
request by a vote of 7-0;
Continued from the February 4, 2013 Council meeting per direction from
the Public Safety Council Committee;
Council continued per staff's request to a minimum of 90 days on March 4,
2013.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2013.
Executive Director of Planning and Building, Jay Trevino presented staff
report. Listed process and extensive number of meetings held on the
subject.
Written communication received and entered into the record.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing.
The following speakers addressed the Council:
• Omero Guerrero, spoke in support of proposed ordinance.
• George Mendoza, spoke in support of ordinance; provisions of
ordinance would allow patrons to enjoy the City after hours.
• Allen Moon, advocate for vibrant cultural components, supports
ordinance that aligns with branding of City.
• Sara Escalante, representing the Santa Ana Business Council,
concerned that Police Department not able to handle after hour calls
and vandalism; concerned about distance between establishments
allowed to operate; does not support ordinance.
• James Kendricks, supports ordinance, businesses will be given
another tool to promote their business - become destination City.
• Jonathan Pantoja, spoke in opposition of ordinance.
• Tixoc Ventura, spoke in opposition to ordinance; other recreational
activities should be promoted.
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• Apolonio Cortes, concerned with ordinance, underage drinking a
problem.
• Carlos Melendes, spoke in opposition to ordinance, reiterated
concerns expressed by previous speakers; maintain ordinance in
current form.
• Juan Carlos, opposes ordinance, City should not approve more bars to
operate.
• Manuela Lopez, oppose ordinance, City to focus on health and well-
being of our youth, and reduce alcohol sales.
• Nancy Mejia, representing Latino Health Access, promoting health and
fitness corridor in the downtown area; concerned with last minute
changes proposed; increased number of new bars in area;
establishments not be required to sell food; presented 235 petitions
opposing ordinance - City Council to take balanced approach.
• Teresa Cuin, opposed to ordinance and potential increased number of
establishments that will allow alcohol.
• Pierre DeJardins, owner of Bistro 400 Restaurant, strongly supports
ordinance.
• Jordan Satz, spoke in support ordinance, will allow for safer
environment and better food options.
• Adrian Munoz, not opposed to ordinance, but safety of inebriated
patrons.
• Dave Leon, co-owner of Yost Theater and Velvet Lounge, supports
ordinance and summed up 10 reasons for support.
• Zach Moos, resident and operation of Velvet Lounge; operators will be
held accountable and increase safety; Santa Ana to be more
competitive; supports ordinance.
• Brandon Owen, business owner and event promoter in the City; area
revolutionizing; supports ordinance.
• Darren Shippen, thanked staff for all meetings held on the subject;
spoke in support of ordinance.
• Dave Hoen, ordinance does not change hours alcohol allowed to be
sold, businesses need to have tools to succeed; ordinance may be
revised at a later time, if needed.
• Chris Lasoya, supports ordinance
• Mathew Vertiglione, supports ordinance and after-hour businesses.
• Austin Acevedo, supports ordinance, will minimize driving under the
influence.
• Eric Barnes, supports entertainment hours extended to 4 a.m.; allows
for safer environment for patrons.
• Elaine Garcia, opined that ordinance is wise economic decision for
City.
• Mire Molnar, supports after hour eateries.
• Heath Duran, noted that City not changing drinking age or extending
hours of alcohol sales, only extending business hours with no alcohol
sale; Conditional Use Permits continue to require full discretion of the
City Council.
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• Katy Barraza, supports after hour businesses that will provide safer
environment.
• Beatriz Hernandez, noted that responsibility is at home; alcohol sales
will stop at 2:00 p.m.; change will promote the City and increase
employment.
• Victoria Salgado, opposed to density of establishments that sell
alcohol.
The Hearing closed at 8:46 p.m.
City Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Benavides thanked speakers; ordinance has been
streamlined and revised over past 2 years; will allow for other
improvements in the downtown area; City reviewed entertainment district;
proposed modification to recommendation #2 to change Downtown and
Transit Zoning Code areas from 500 feet to 250 feet. Pulido seconded
motion for purposes of discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero commented that in the City of Fullerton the police
costs have outweighed the revenue being generated in the downtown.
Requested clarification from staff on need for including sale of food after-
hours component in ordinance. Proposed motion to adopt staff
recommendation and include provision that businesses with more than
500 people capacity be allowed to have after-hour entertainment, but table
the bar matter to the following City Council meeting. Councilmember
Martinez agreed with recommendation by staff.
Planning & Building Agency Executive Director Trevino indicated that sale
of food will provide balance with restaurants and those selling only
alcohol; ordinance drafted by staff addresses concerned heard from
businesses and provides balance; Planning Commission added provisions
that include allowance for more bars anywhere in the City and 500 foot
separation from other bar, school or park, other component added was
after hour entertainment; police department concerned with public safety
issues that after hours entertainment may pose; proposed that businesses
with capacity of more than 500 feet be allowed to apply for entertainment
permit for extended hours through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
process.
City Attorney Carvalho clarified Robert's Rules of Order as they pertain to
the order substitute motions are considered.
Councilmember Amezcua asked if Police patrol units able to handle
capacity. Deputy Police Chief McGeachy commented on staffing
challenges and noted that approximately 15-17 officers on duty during
those hours.
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Mayor Pulido requested clarification on substitute motion made by Mayor
Pro Tern Tinajero from staff. Planning & Building Agency Executive
Director Trevino indicated that businesses could continue to sell food, but
the entertainment is at question.
Councilmember Martinez concerned with public safety and staff
resources. Commented on number of staff members of other police
department agencies with similar issues. Support Mayor Pro Tern
Tinajero's motion to allow larger establishments to be open longer and
allow entertainment.
Planning & Building Agency Executive Director Trevino noted that all
businesses that have after hour Conditional Use Permit (CUP) could
continue to sell food under existing ordinance because it requires a CUP
and they all have permits.
Councilmember Reyna suggested that only staff recommendation be
considered; City Council concurred to only consider original motion.
MOTION:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2847 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 11
AND 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE
CITY'S REGULATION OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ALCOHOL
PERMITS AND APPLICATION STANDARDS.
2. Rescind Planning Commission Resolution No. 89-7 which
delegated authority to the Zoning Administrator to act on alcohol
sales Conditional Use Permits.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Sarmiento(1)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
ABSENT: None (0)
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*Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero left the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and did not
return.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Recently attended event at Delhi Center; thanked business community
for employing youth;
• Attended Housing Element meeting last week; City adding health
component; thanked non-profit organizations for their contributions to
effort;
• Thanked all participants in City Manager recruitment process;
• Attended NALEO Conference as a board member; many Federal
Issues impacting community including Tax-Exempt Bonds; and
• Announced that City will be hosting Strategic Planning Community
Forum on Saturday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. at the Southwest Senior
Center.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Suggested that Sasser and Birch Parks be excluded from alcohol and
entertainment ordinance requirements.
Councilmember Reyna
• Thanked representatives that participated in the City Manager
recruitment process; encouraged all to attend Strategic Planning
Forum;
• Look forward to proposed local art program (on utility boxes);
suggested that youth be included in the process; and
• Urged all to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Thanked all for attending tonight's meeting and interest in the
community;
• Invited all to attend Sunset at the Zoo event on Sunday, July 21St;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and
• Adjourned meeting to Thursday, July 18th at 3:30 p.m.
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ADJOURNED- 9:49 P.M. - The meeting was Adjourned to Thursday, July 18, 2013
at 3:30 p.m. for a Closed Session Meeting in Room 831 of City Hall,
20 Civic Center Plaza, , Santa Ana, California.
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
• Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed-Use Plan
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