HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-02 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 2, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:05 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:12 P.M.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Amezcua, Benavides,
Martinez, Reyna, and Sarmiento.
MOTION: Elect Councilmember Martinez as Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2-
101 due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern).
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido, Tinajero (2)
Martinez, Reyna, and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 2, 2013
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:06 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:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of
the Government Code:
• Claudia Gaxiola et al v. City of Santa Ana et al; Orange County
Superior Court case number 30- 2013 - 00665965.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:43 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 2, 2013
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:45 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
SAM THOMPSON, POLICE CHAPLAIN
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE Ann Matulin, Jail Administrator, Police
Department
35 YEARS OF SERVICE Gregorio 0. Zul, General Maintenance Leader;
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
Consul Alejandra Garcia Williams and the Mexican Consulate in recognition of their new
office location and expansion to provide a larger facility to better serve Mexican
nationals abroad.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 2, 2013
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Latino Health Access CEO, America Bracho and the Wellness Corridor Steering
Committee for their work on Wellness Corridor Project.
Steering Committee:
• Community Representatives: Zabdi Alvarez, Maria Andrade, Angie Aparicio,
Alondra Campos, Mary Ann Castillo, Apolonio Cortes, Lupita Diaz, Sallie Gomez,
Lorenzo Gonzalez, Jose Leal, Elba Lucero, Juan Carlos Macedo, Carlos
Melendez, Adrian Munoz, Marisol Ocampo, Saul Ocampo, Jonathan Pantoja,
Carlos Ramirez, Jeanette Rubio, Vicky Salgado, Carolina Sarmiento, Revel
Sims, and Tixoc Ventura.
• Community Based Organizations: American Heart Association, Child Abuse
Prevention Center, El Centro Cultural de Mexico, El Fenix, KidWorks,
NeighborWorks Orange County, Orange County Bar Foundation and The Grain
Project.
• Business Representatives: Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Rancho de Mendoza,
Road Less Traveled, St. Teresa's Gift Shop, Teresa's Jeweler, Wells Fargo, and
the Yost Theatre.
• Orange County Artist Community: Cal State Fullerton Grand Arts Central and
Orange County Film Fiesta
• County of Orange: Supervisor Janet Nguyen's Office and Orange County
Health Care Agency
• State Representative: Senator Lou Correa's Office
• Health Sector: St. Joseph Health Care
• Education Sector: Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana College and
University of California, Irvine.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to
Toyama Karate Academy owner Jerry Cazalez, for his community support and longevity
in Santa Ana.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported that by a 6 -0 vote
(Tinajero absent) approved Claudia Gaxiola et al v. City of Santa Ana et al; Orange
County Superior Court case number 30- 2013 - 00665965 in the amount of $16,000.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 2, 2013
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, commented on various issues and provided written personal
declaration on remarks.
• Tom Lutz, thanked the City Council for postponing decision on Addendum of
Environment Impact Report for Bristol Street widening project (Agenda Item 55B);
Washington Square Neighborhood Association establishing ad hoc committee to
address sound wall issue for resident on Louise Street; concerned with Santa Ana
college purchase of land on 17th and Bristol Street - prime location and great entry
way to the City; Neighborhood Association will have proposal by end of January and
urge City Council to continue consideration of matter until then.
• Samuel Romero, wished all a Merry Christmas; commented on possible change to
election law to require a primary election, opined that best way is have
representative by Ward - better representation and accountability.
• Art Guevara, spoke in support of art efforts throughout the City including the
proposed mural.
• Peter Katz, spoke in support of Agenda Item 50A; proposed establishment of a
voluntary fee on water bills to be used for arts and culture projects.
• Irma Macias, representing Pico - Lowell Neighborhood Association thanked City
Manager, Police Chief, Mayor and Councilmember Reyna for Walk and Talk event
last month; request task force to address the issues raised at the meeting.
• Victor Payan, spoke in support of Agenda Item 50A; advocated for film to be
included in discipline to be considered for commissioner; Chapman University has
digital artist and other institutions that will help with economic development including
arts roster for resources; need to identify historical locations.
• Alicia Rojas, has advocated for arts commission for two years ago; thanked Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director for leadership and inclusionary efforts;
proposed advisory committee to complement commission such as community
members and gallery owners; neighborhood mural on 5th and Broadway will have
unveiling on Saturday, December 7th
• Jeannie Gillett, president of Old Orchard Conservancy, noted that they established
to preserver orchard; opined that Environmental Impact Report process ignored by
Planning Commission; home listed on historic registry; current owners have applied
for permit to build tract homes not preservation of heritage; urged the City Council to
preserve lot.
• Nick Spain, requested City Council to direct staff to include the Old Orchard
Conservancy Plan for consideration; proposed to maintain 50% of orchard for
preservation purposes; Plan consistent with State Law and that of City of
Mendocino's Plan.
• Matthew Holbrook, legal counsel representing the Old Orchard Conservancy;
commented on case law; CEQA allows agricultural conservation as part of mitigation
plan.
• Patrick Mitchell, commented on need for local agriculture /farms; need for mitigation
offers that will lose 5 acres of land, heritage landscape need to be preserved.
• Ryan Bensley, Vice President of Old Orchard Conservancy, need to evaluate
preservation of half of the Sexlinger orchard as historical resource; opined that
Environmental Impact Report costs may be reduced by requesting staff to review
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 2, 2013
Proposal submitted by Conservancy now rather than amend at a later time; wished
all happy holidays.
• Moises Plascencia, board member on Old Orchard Conservancy, Sexlinger Property
symbol of founding families and farming roots; sustainable development need to be
considered as part of Plan; Orchard may be used to educate children about
engineering.
• Steve Ray, board member of the Old Orchard Conservancy; urged the City Council
to save the Sexlinger Orchard; City in need of open space, educational and
anthropological resource; opined that staff's 8th option in Plan is also unreasonable;
urged staff to include the Conservancy's Plan; happy holidays to all.
• Bobi Keenan, commented on speed of traffic coming into the Washington Square
Neighborhood; staff to re- consider number of lanes and timing of traffic signals;
concerned with safety and access to emergency vehicles - designate right and left
turn lanes on Bristol Street.
• Tony Michalski, echoed comments by Washington Square Neighborhood residents;
concerned with cul -de -sac turn - around; emergency vehicle access a concern;
opined that Santa Ana College property could be development for better traffic flow.
• Susan Van Der Roest, resident of Washington Square, looks forward to working with
City on Bristol Street Widening Project Study Session.
• Manuel Pena, commented on need to have Christmas lighting in Downtown (along
4th street); concerned with parking meter policy of not paying after 8 p.m. —
evening /entertainment businesses benefitting.
• Richard Stein, Executive Director of Arts Orange County, applauded City Council for
establishing arts commission; commented that economic development improved and
children benefit from arts; Wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah.
• Tracy Simons, excited about the positive changes in the City; proud with the
progress of the Bristol Street widening improvements to date; opined that noise
study does not support sound wall along Bristol Street; thanked elected officials for
commitment to build aesthetic wall; wished all a Merry Christmas.
• Jay Poggi, relocated from northern California and moved to Washington Square
because of the charming neighborhood; thanked the City Council for tabling decision
on Addendum of Environmental Impact Report on Bristol Street.
• Mr. Naranjo, spoke of personal concerns.
• James Kendricks, need for undergrounding of power -lines along Bristol Street;
concerned with Santa Ana College's purchase of prime location on corner of 17th
and Bristol Street; staff to evaluate speed along Broadway Avenue.
• Christina Rush, spoke on behalf of several businesses along Bristol Street that will
be impacted by expansion project.
• Dr. Robert Gonzales, spoke of co- mingling effects of Bristol Street Widening Project
including economic development and mobility improvements; look forward to study
session on the project.
• John Palacios, thanked the City Council on postponing consideration of the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum on Bristol Street; look forward to win -
win solution; need sound wall along Bristol; wish to review the 1990 EIR revalidation
sent to Federal Transportation.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 DECEMBER 2, 2013
• Mayor Pulido, indicated that Santa Ana College bought land from private
business; not City arrange.
• Councilmember Sarmiento, study session on Bristol Street needed; complex
project that needs clear direction; noted that sound wall discussed at
neighborhood meeting - council majority need to make decisions and not one
member of the city council; improve corridor.
• Mayor Pulido, noted that as member of the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) committed to finding funds for sound wall — did not make
unilateral decision on behalf of city council.
• Councilmember Martinez, commented on Measure M1 and M2 funds -
encouraged residents to advocate OCTA for funds, $250 million may be
allocated, but not yet secured; Bristol Street Widening Project is major gateway
and County core.
• Mayor Pulido, noted that former OCTA board had committed to multi -year
project.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31B as recommended by
staff with the following modifications:
• Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero;
• Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Items 31A and 31B due to a
campaign contribution and out of abundance of caution; and
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25A, 25D, and 29A for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 DECEMBER 2, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2013 -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCESISECOND 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. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2013 -04 TO CHANGE THE ZONING
FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (Al) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 86 TO SUBDIVIDE THREE PARCELS INTO 28 CONDOMINIUMS
AT 4226 -4306 WEST FIFTH STREET - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the November 4, 2013 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7 -0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2013.
Item continued from the November 18, 2013 City Council meeting by a
vote of 6 -0 (Tinajero abstained).
MOTION: Table the matter at the request of staff.
11 B. TEMPORARILY DEFERRING COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES - Planning Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the November 18, 2013 City Council meeting
and approved by a vote of 7 -0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 22, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2855 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO TEMPORARILY SUPERSEDE
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
TO PERMIT DEVELOPERS TO DEFER PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 DECEMBER 2, 2013
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve Settlement agreement:
AGMT NO. 2013 -180 - Claudia Gaxiola et al v. City of Santa Ana et al.,
Orange County Superior Court case number 30 -2013- 00665965 in the
amount of $16,000.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero.
19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS - City Manager's Office and
Community Development Agency
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
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING
REIMBURSEMENT FROM COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR POSTRELEASE
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2013 -181 - With the County of Orange for Public Safety
Realignment and Postrelease Community Supervision cost
reimbursement in an amount of $144,434 retroactively from July 1,
2013 through June 30, 2014.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 DECEMBER 2, 2013
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -050 - Approve an
appropriation adjustment in an amount of $144,434 for reimbursement
costs from the County of Orange in revenue account and appropriate
same to expenditure account.
20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA
ENDOWMENT GRANT FUNDING - Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -047 - Recognizing California
Endowment Program funding in an amount of $20,000 in revenue account
and appropriate same to expenditure accounts.
20C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING -
Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -048 - Recognizing $179,216
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 the grant expenditure account.
20D. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT ACCEPTING 2013
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
FUNDING - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -049 - Recognizing 2013
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in the
amount of $93,501 into the Byrne Justice Assistance revenue account
and appropriate same to expenditure account.
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement, subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 DECEMBER 2, 2013
AGMT NO. 2013 -182 — With the County of Orange, Sheriff's
Department to provide 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $93,501.
PROJECTS /CHANGE ORDERS
23A. CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR BROADWAY REHABILITATION
FROM ANAHURST PLACE TO FIRST STREET (PROJECT NOS. 116736
& 116746) - - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Increase the contingency for the Broadway Rehabilitation
Project by $200,000 which will increase the total construction
contract with All American Asphalt, Inc., to $2,967,682.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
AGREEMENTS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -051 - Recognizing
$200,000 in interest earned in the Proposition 1B Fund revenue
account and appropriating the same into the Proposition 1B Fund
expenditure account
OUNTY CIVIC CENTER CAMERA
City Council directed staff to evaluate possibility of shared cost with Civic
Center Authority.
MOTION: Award a contract to Siemens Inc. for a period of eighteen
months, in an amount not to exceed $109,540, with an option to
extend up to one additional 18 -month period, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOMP
ABSTAIN
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
Martinez (1)
None (0)
11
Pulido, Reyna,
DECEMBER 2, 2013
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
2513. AGMT NO. 2013 -184 — SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SMOG
PLACE FOR GRAND AVENUE WIDENING (PROJECT NO. 081732
NONGENERAL FUND) — 1222 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN 398 -385-
03) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Antonio Rios dba The Smog Place, tenant
of the property located at 1222 East Fourth Street (APN 398 - 385 -03),
in an amount of $17,665 for all right, title, and interest, in and to
certain improvements, including fixtures and equipment, subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2013 -185 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT FOR SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SOFTWARE - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Bentley Systems, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $50,000 per year, for a one year period, with the option to
extend for up to two additional one -year terms, exercisable by the
City Manager or his designated representative.
25D. AGMT Nbl, 20.1, 3= "186 VOLUME L` C N "ING & MAINTENANC FOR
MICROSOFT 'SOFTWARE AND PRODUCTS_- Finance & Mah0a' e'm'erit
Services
City Council requested inventory of computers to assess need for licenses
and products.
MOTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with CompuCom Systems, Inc. in
an annual amount of $410,000 for a three -year term with the option to
renew the agreement for one additional three -year term for Microsoft
licensing and services plus up to $50,000 per year for additional
Microsoft licensing and services as required in support of changes
in City business operations subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute Microsoft Enterprise
and Select Enrollment Agreements for volume licensing and
maintenance.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 DECEMBER 2, 2013
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
29A. SANTA ANA SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Community
Development Agency
The Finance, Economic Development, and Technology Committee
reviewed matter on October 14, 2013 and by a vote of 3 -0 recommended
City Council authorize staff to administer the program.
MOTION: Approve the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
Martinez, Pulido,
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -39 TO ALLOW A TYPE 20 ABC
LICENSE FOR A 7- ELEVEN STORE LOCATED AT 1441 WEST
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, UNIT D - MICHAEL CHO, APPLICANT -
Planning and Building Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 DECEMBER 2, 2013
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 12,
2013, by a vote of 6 -0 (Yrarrazaval absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013 -39 as conditioned.
*Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 31A due to a
campaign contribution and out of an abundance of caution.
31 B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -40 TO ALLOW A TYPE 20 ABC
LICENSE FOR A 7- ELEVEN STORE LOCATED AT 2112 SOUTH MAIN
STREET - RALPH DEPPISCH, APPLICANT - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 12,
2013, by a vote of 6 -0 (Yrarrazaval absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013 -40 as conditioned.
*Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 31B due to a
campaign contribution and out of an abundance of caution.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES /FIRST READING
50A. ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION —
City Manager's Office and Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
City Council discussion ensued. City Council request amendment to
Ordinance to include film component; specify that commission is advisory
only; and compensation set at $50 a month. Also, staff to consider
proposal by Peter Katz made during public comments.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2856 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION 5, ESTABLISHING AN
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 DECEMBER 2, 2013
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
55A. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ADOPTION OF THE MEASURE M2 YEAR-
END EXPENDITURE REPORT - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the December 16, 2103
City Council Meeting at the request of staff.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
55B. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ADDENDUM TO FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT /ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN WASHINGTON
AVENUE AND 17TH STREET - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Table matter at the request of staff.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 DECEMBER 2, 2013
55C. ADOPT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
REFORM LEGISLATION — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -056 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING UNITED STATES
POSTAL REFORM LEGISLATION
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
Martinez, Pulido,
60A. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR
CONTROL - Clerk of the Council Office
The City's current representative is Cecilia Aguinaga who has served in
this capacity since November, 2010 and has expressed interest in
continuing to represent the City.
MOTION: Appoint Cecilia Aguinaga as the City's representative to
the Orange County Vector Control for a two year term expiring
December 31, 2015.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 DECEMBER 2, 2013
REPORTS
65A. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PRIMARY
ELECTIONS AND RELATED ELECTION ISSUES - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the December 16, 2013
City Council Meeting at the request of staff.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:08 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:09 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• City Manager Cavazos reported that the first 4 months of this year
compared to last year, our sales tax revenue has increased by 12.5 %;
• Reminded all to shop in Santa Ana,
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Invited all to attend Plaza Navidad event on Saturday, December 14th
from 4 -8 pm in Downtown Santa Ana.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all conserve water;
• Participated in Wellness Corridor event - muralist exceptional; planning
for future nighttime event on 4th Street;
• Attended Nicholas Foundation Dinner, has matching funds of $1 million
dollars to support our students;
• Partook in Ride -Along with Police Officer Valdez; commented on daily
challenges, respect police staff;
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 DECEMBER 2, 2013
• Staff to follow up on holiday lights along 4th street; and
• Asked for all to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Thanked speakers for commenting on variety of topics; community
input welcomed;
• Reflected on community investment and need to involve non - profit
organizations in decision making; and
• Echoed City Manager's comment to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Attended Patchwork Festival on December 1St; thanked organizers for
successful event;
• Encouraged residents to apply for arts commission - need to meet
residency requirement;
• Commented on upcoming grand opening of exercise area at Garfield
Elementary; invited all to attend — City providing amenities for a
healthier community;
• Expressed condolences to the Humberto Sanchez' family; adjourn
meeting in his memory; and
• Staff to consider Holiday lights for this year or next.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked residents for comments received tonight;
• Request adjournment in memory of Humberto Sanchez, owner of El
Indio Tortilleria "; long -time community supporter;
• Commented on letter received from Belen Solis that was addressed to
Chief of Police; she expressed gratitude for police department's efforts
in addressing gang and drug issues; took proactive approach -
neighborhood has changed; she thanked all for improvements.
Mayor Pulido:
• Adjourn meeting in memory of Humberto Sanchez; and reminded all to
be thankful.
ADJOURNED - 8:25 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, December 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.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 DECEMBER 2, 2013
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF
HUMBERTO SANCHEZ
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
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 DECEMBER 2, 2013