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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:03 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:35 p.m.)
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:05 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS -None
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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
• Barry Davies v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case No. ADJ8410116
• Alexander Van v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case Nos. ADJ7660571; ADJ7660706; ADJ7660666;
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ADJ7660740; ADJ6430939; ADJ607358; ADJ723646; ADJ1442864;
ADJ1686995; ADJ2053369; ADJ2385550; ADJ3898282; ADJ4209630;
ADJ4326922; ADJ4709812; ADJ Unassigned; ADJ Unassigned; ADJ
Unassigned
• City of Santa Ana v. The Pong Wang, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00525651
• City of Santa Ana v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00528925
• City of Santa Ana v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00630925
• City of Santa Ana v. CBS Outdoor, Inc.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00528194
• City of Santa Ana v. Ana J. Matosantos, et al
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001477
3rd District Court of Appeal Case No. C074528
2. 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
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:55 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:00 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
TOM JONES, POLICE CHAPLAIN
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Jennifer Vaughn, Public Affairs Manager with Southern
California Gas Company regarding Advanced Meter Project
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE John D. Franks, Police Officer, Police
Department
Gustavo A. Moroyoqui, Police Officer, Police
Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE Mark C. Bell, Police Officer, Police Department
Robert A. Thyr, Fleet Equipment Technician III,
Finance & Management Services Agency
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to:
• Santa Ana Broncos All Stars, 2013 Central Region District Champions:
Coaches:
George Jimenez
Elias Landeros
Players:
Steven Araiza
Gaston Becerra
Jonathan Camarillo
Damian Chavez
Players Cont'd.:
Freddy Cruz
Julian Gomez
Danny Gonzalez
Kaleb Jimenez
Kristian Landeros-Sosa
Enrique Lopez Jr.
Josue Sanchez
Sam Vanhorn
• Northeast Santa Ana Little League, Santa Ana City Tournament Champions:
Head Coach
Dwayne Angebrand
Assistant Coaches:
Eduardo De La Torre
Eddie Sandoval
Players:
Dwayne Angebrandt, II
Mario Aparicio
Efrain Ayala
Adrian Carranza
Eduardo De La Torre
Kevin Scott Leonard, II
Nathan Martinez
Javier Mendez
Wilbert Murrillo
Eduardo Ojeda
Donovan Orozco
Sergio Sandoval
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
C & C Development for receiving the Gold Nugget Award for Project of the Year for the
Terraces of Santiago developed within the City of Santa Ana's Transit Zoning location.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that by a vote of 6-0
(Pulido absent) items listed under Consent Calendar, Agenda Item 19A were approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, spoke on various matters including election related items.
• Armando Felix, spoke in support of use for YMCA as homeless refuge.
• Barbara Lamere, thanked City Council for review of uses for Centennial Park,
encourage City Council to keep open space for youth programs.
• Francine Santos, member of the Tustin Unified School District board, and President
of the Orange County Associates, expressed concern with architecture style of
project being proposed in Metro East area (Lyon Project).
• George Garcia, moment of silence in memory of victims of 9-11 and Boston
Massacre; spoke of recent burglaries in neighborhood; complained about length to
receive graffiti reward and support for homeowners bill of rights.
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• Apolonio Cortes, member of SACReD (Building Healthy Communities), thanked the
City Council for efforts on Strategic Plan and request additional community meetings
to collectively develop Plan.
• Tixoc Ventura, member of SACReD, request that Strategic Plan be more inclusive
and hold meetings in each Ward.
• Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD, thanked the City Council for opportunity to
participate in Strategic Plan; noted that SACReD has received more than 400
comment cards.
• Sarai Arpero, request continued collaborative efforts with community in developing
Strategic Plan, and City's Goals and Vision.
• Jason Wildman, spoke on homeless related issues and proposed that showers at
Santa Ana Stadium be open to the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25F as
recommended by staff with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Benavides request that Agenda Item 20A be pulled for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
10A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2013 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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10B MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 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 - ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2013-01 TO AMEND THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS - Planning and Building
Agency
Placed on first reading at the August 5, 2013 Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-1 (Martinez dissented, Reyna absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on August 23, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2848 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE CITY'S REGULATION
OF EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING
'Councilmember Martinez voted "No" on agenda item.
11B SECOND READING ORDINANCE - MODIFY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2012-01 TO ALLOW AN AMENDMENT AND
ASSIGNMENT TO A NEW PROPERTY OWNER FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 200 EAST FIRST AMERICAN
WAY- GENESIS REAL ESTATE GROUP, APPLICANT - Planning and
Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the August 5, 2013 Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Amezcua abstained, Reyna absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on August 23, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2849 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AND VDC AT THE MET, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
AGMT NO. 2013-133 - Execute an Amendment to the Development
Agreement with VDC at the Met, LLC
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth
Minutes of October 29, 2012 and July 29, 2013.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Confirm actions taken in Closed Session:
• Alexander Van v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case Nos. ADJ7660571; ADJ7660706; ADJ7660666;
ADJ7660740; ADJ6430939; ADJ607358; ADJ723646; ADJ1442864;
ADJ1686995; ADJ2053369; ADJ2385550; ADJ3898282; ADJ4209630;
ADJ4326922; ADJ4709812; ADJ Unassigned; ADJ Unassigned; ADJ
Unassigned - Settlement Agreement in the amount of $20,000.
• City of Santa Ana v. Ana J. Matosantos, et al
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001477
3rd District Court of Appeal Case No. C074528
City's Writ was denied; the City Council authorized the Finance
Director to pay from the appropriate fund and using the appropriate
Agency, $2.5 million to the Orange County Auditor Controller in
exchange for the California Department of Finance and the Board of
Equalization agreement not to withhold $2.5 million in City's sales
taxes.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's
Office and Clerk of the Council Office
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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.
19D CANCELLATION OF OCTOBER 7, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Direct the Clerk of the Council to post a Notice of
Cancellation for the regularly scheduled Council meeting of October
7, 2013; the City staff hereby waives notice of said meeting as
required by the Government Code.
19E CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the submittal of
Performance and Evaluation Report to
Housing and Urban Development.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
the Consolidated Annual
the U.S. Department of
Councilmember Benavides request DUI checkpoint and funding sources
be agendized on the next Public Safety Council Committee agenda.
Councilmember Martinez thanked the Police Department staff for efforts in
applying and receiving grants to assist the community.
Acting Police Chief Rojas indicated that funds will be used Citywide for
enforcement purposes.
Councilmember Sarmiento proposed that school education programs be
established.
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
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AGMT NO. 2013-134 - With the State Office of Traffic Safety for a
one-year agreement for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) Grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $201,300.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-026 - Recognizing State
of California, Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) Grant funds in the amount of $201,300 in the Office
of Traffic Safety revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure
accounts.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20B APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING A DONATION FROM
THE RELATED COMPANIES OF CALIFORNIA - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-027 - Recognizing $10,000
in donations from The Related Companies of California (Related
California) in the PRCSA Fees and Donations revenue account and
appropriating same to the PRCSA Fees and Donations expenditure
account for the purchase of furniture for the Garfield Community Center.
20C APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FAIRVIEW STREET AND EDNA DRIVE
(PROJECT NO. 126758) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-31 - Accepting funds from
the Wintersburg Presbyterian Church in the amount of $20,000 into the
Select Street Construction Fund revenue account and appropriating the
same into the Select Street Construction Fund expenditure account for the
traffic signal installation at Fairview Street and Edna Drive.
20D AMEND AGREEMENT WITH SIERRA PACIFIC ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTING TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL LED MAST ARM
STREETLIGHTS AND APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON TO PROVIDE NO-COST FUNDING - Public
Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the following agreements, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
AGMT NO. 2013-135- AMENDMENT - With Sierra Pacific Electrical
Contracting to increase compensation by $15,000 to provide and
install an additional 22 Mast Arm LED streetlights, for a total amount
not to exceed $715,000.
AGMT NO. 2013-136 - With Southern California Edison to provide no-
cost funding through On-Bill Financing for 61 Mast Arm LED streetlights.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-29 Recognizing an
additional $38,000 in funding from Southern California Edison into the
Energy Conservation revenue account and appropriating the same
amount to the Energy Conservation expenditure account for the
installation of Mast Arm LED streetlights.
20E APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE
LED POST TOP STREETLIGHTS AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON TO PROVIDE NO-COST FUNDING FOR LED STREETLIGHTS
- Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute the following agreements, subject
to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney:
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AGMT NO. 2013-137 - With Powerlux Corporation to provide 354
LED Post Top Streetlights for an amount not to exceed $125,000.
AGMT NO. 2013-138 - With Southern California Edison to provide no-
cost funding through On-Bill Financing for the LED streetlights.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-30 Recognizing
$125,000 in funding from Southern California Edison into the Energy
Conservation revenue account and appropriating the same amount to
the Energy Conservation expenditure account for the installation of
LED streetlights.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22E)
22A SPEC NO. 13-044 - SEWER INSPECTION CAMERA AND LIGHTING
SYSTEM - Award a contract to Haaker Equipment Co. in an amount not to
exceed $53,400 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22B SPEC NO. 13-040 - TWO POLICE PATROL VEHICLES - Award a
contract to Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative Purchase
Provision of the County of Los Angeles, in an amount of $59,000 (Police
Department) - Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC NO. 09-051 - PREPAID GASOLINE CARDS - Renew the contract
with SVM, LP for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$35,000 (Community Development Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22D SPEC. NO. 13-037 - HP SERVERS & STORAGE - Award a contract to
Govplace in an amount not to exceed $267,100 - Finance & Management
Services
22E SPEC. NO. 13-039 - WATER SAMPLING STATIONS - Award a contract
to HD Supply Waterworks in an amount not to exceed $31,600 (Public
Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
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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 25F)
25A AGMT NO. 2013-139 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With Wesley A. Bosch
in an amount of $90,000 for the period of October 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014 - Community Development Agency
25B AGMT NO. 2013-140 - AMENDMENT - ANNUAL WEED AND DEBRIS
REMOVAL SERVICES - With Naranjo Landscape, Inc., for an amount not
to exceed $190,000 through August 31, 2014 - Public Works Agency and
Community Development Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2013-141 - HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO
THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY'S WATER
PRODUCTION FACILITIES - With Transdyn, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $100,000 through June 30, 2014 - Public Works Agency
25D AGMT NOS. 2013-142 - EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS
FOR LONG TERM DISABILITY, MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION,
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND
ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE -
Personnel Services Agency
25E AGMT NO. 2013-143 - INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE SEEDS TO TREES DIGITAL MEDIA
ACADEMY PROGRAM - With Rancho Santiago Community College
District in an amount of $61,733, for a one year term - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency and Community Development Agency
25F AGMT NO. 2013-144 - CABLING SERVICES - Execute a three-year
agreement with PCC Network Solutions, a Pacific Coast Cabling, Inc.
company in an amount not to exceed $45,000 per year with provisions for
three one-year renewals - Finance & Management Services
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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A FY2013 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AND RELATED
AGREEMENTS - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S)
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FOR THE FY2013 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FUNDING
PROGRAM
2. AGMT NO. 2013-145 - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and
authorize the Chief of Police and the Clerk of the Council to enter
into reimbursement agreements for equipment, services, or
training with the County of Orange or any of the cities located in
the designated Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-32 - Approve an
Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $2,715,000 in the FY 2013
Urban Areas Security Initiative revenue account and appropriate same
to expenditure accounts.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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55B RESOLUTION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLANS AND CITY'S BUDGET - Personnel
Services Agency, City Manger's Office, and Police Department
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-043 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NOS. 91-066
AND 96-095 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS AND TO AMEND THE
CITY'S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013-2015.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55C RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RATE POLICY FOR CITY OWNED
PARKING GARAGES AND THE SURFACE PARKING LOT IN THE
DOWNTOWN - Community Development Agency
Councilmember Benavides inquired as to credit card payment option at
parking facilities. Staff indicated that project underway.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero noted importance of uniform policy on parking
fees for all events. Interim City Manager O'Rourke indicated that
resolution was effort at consolidated past practices; may be modified as
needed.
Councilmember Sarmiento noted that pay station system burdensome;
City Council to further review when Plan for upgrade at garage stations
considered.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-044 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING HOURS AND
PARKING RATES FOR SPECIFIED CITY OWNED PARKING FACILITIES
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MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AT 7:27 P.M., CONVENED THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING AT 7:27 P.M.
AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:28 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
'Mayor Pulido left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and did not return. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero
assumed the Chair.
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Noted for the record that she dissented on Agenda Item 11A;
• Commented on pedestrian safety;
• Reported that Secret Millionaire television program recently highlighted
Santa Ana business owner of Wahoo Tacos for philanthropic efforts;
encouraged all to support business;
• Thanked City Council members and staff that recently visited the City
of Portland to evaluate the Street Car Project;
• Recently attended conference in New Mexico that discussed senior
programs and Affordable Care Act,
• Provided Oral Report - Finance, Technology and Economic
Development Committee working on audit policy; thanked staff for
efforts.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked Fire Chief Scott Brown on recent Fire Museum Opening; and
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• Encouraged all to attend Fire Open House on September 8th at Station
75 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Pursuant to AB1234, reported on recent trip to Portland to review fixed
guide-way project being proposed; met with non-profit organization that
helped fund project; reviewed mobility and possible economic
development opportunities; essential for City Council to be engaged in
project including OCTA board member;
• Commented on Strategic Plan, outreach efforts, opined that Plan is
fluid and subject to change as demographic and other needs change;
• Oral report - Development Committee to meet on Thursday to review
City's Transit Vision projects, and received updates on the Request for
Qualifications project for YMCA and Broadway Parking Structure,
General Plan and Housing Element,
Councilmember Reyna:
• Reported on recent trip to Portland,
• Attended Zoofari event, well attended; kudos to event coordinators;
• School back in session; best wishes to all returning students;
• Recognized Broncos team and Little League for representing City well;
applaud coaches are leadership;
• Urged all to conserve water;
• Shop in Santa Ana; and
• Invited all to attend upcoming Fiestas Patrias celebration.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Toured the City of Portland's Street Car Project; met with City and
transit leaders; vision is to have regional impact;
• The South Main Street Merchants hosting Broom and Groom event on
Saturday, September 7 from 8-10 a.m.; invited all to Monthly
Community Office Hours at Jerome Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and
Monthly Art Walk all being held on Saturday;
• Shop and support our local businesses;
• September 13th will kick off Fiestas Patrias with carnival; invited all to
celebrate;
• Report Out - Public Safety Committee discussed policy on ICE
detainee program; noted that City follows State Attorney General
Guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Thanked all for attending meeting;
• Attended tour in Los Angeles of mixed use dwelling project areas -
urban and mixed use;
• Recently met with parents from Kidworks; thanked staff for great
service provided;
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• Commented on City Council efforts on Strategic Plan, has been an
inclusive process; opined that forums have captured broad
perspectives; engagement important.
• Attended OC Pride Parade, well attended.
ADJOURNED- 7:57 P.M. The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, September 16, 2013 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 Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
• Adoption of Strategic Plan
Harbor Blvd. Mixed-Use Plan
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