HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES - 04-01-14MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 1, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:15 p.m.)
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:31 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:12 p.m.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters
without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney,
that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing
and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
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2.
I . People /City v. Mark Burcaw, et al., 651 E. Edinger Ave.; Case No.
30- 2012 - 00567205
2. People /City v. Burcaw Family Trust, 1638 E. 17th St.; Case No. 30-
2013- 00668708
3. People /City v. Donald Hansen, et al., 3619 W. Pendleton, Unit A;
Case No. 30-2013-00690606
4. People /City v. Hillview Building, LLC, 1823 E. 17th St.; Case No. 30-
2014- 00705937
5. People /City v. Pacific Point, 1820 E. Garry #130; Case No. 30 -2013-
00694308
6. People /City v. Roma Bridge, 1601 W. 1St "A "; Case No. 30 -2013-
00690600
7. People /City v. Tam Nguyen, 1820 E. Garry, #204; Case No. 30 -2013-
00694333
8. People /City v. Roma Bridge, et al., 1605 W. First Street Units B &C;
Case No. 30-2013-00690596
9. People /City v. Lawrence O'Boyle, et al., 1423 N. Main Street; Case
No. 30 -2013- 00694286
10. People /City v. Michael A. Ditch, 1815 So. Main Street; Case No. 30-
2013- 00694143
11. People /740 Broadway PV LLC, 1820 Garry Unit 221; Case No. 30-
2014- 00709107
12. People /City v. Mamo Real Estate, Inc., et al., 1139 W. 17th Street;
Case No. 30 -2014- 00704524
13. People /City v. Harvey Kagasoff, et al., 3701 W. 1St Street; Case No.
30- 2014 - 00709107
14. People /City v. Ziegler Properties, 980 N. Harbor Blvd., #101; Case
No. 30-2014-00709091
15. People /City v. John Robert Warren, et al., 1615 N. French #101;
Case No. 30-2014-00711565
• JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing
Authority: Feebler vs. State of California Superior Court Case No. 34-
2012- 80001172; Court of Appeal Case No. C073698
• JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing
Authority: Cuenca vs. State
• JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing
Authority: City of Santa Ana vs. Ana Matosantos (DOF) Case No. 34-
2013- 80001477
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government
Code:
Claim No, 2012 -082 Margarito Castrejon
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: 1. Santa Ana Police Management
Association (PMA)
2. Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Part -time Civil Service Employees
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:13 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
XOCHILT CHAMU, AYMEE MARIN-
SEPULVEDA, AND LEYMIS RODRIGUEZ;
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD), Kristine
Quiroga, volunteer advocate to the City and City Council recognizing the following
Santa Ana Police Department officers for their efforts in deterring drunk driving:
Corporal Mark Bell
Corporal John Crews
Corporal Brett Nelson
Officer Daniel Carrillo
Officer Gabriel Gutierrez
Officer Weston Hadley
Officer John Kachirisky
Officer Gerry Rodarte
Officer Luis Torres
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
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30 YEARS OF SERVICE Israel G. Garcia, Police Officer, Police
Department
Kurt A. Wiemann, Projects Manager, Public
Works Agency
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Lou Carlson, Co- owner, Fairhaven
Mortuary, for his exemplary citizen participation and service to the community.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO recognizing OneOC for Mayor's
National Service Day.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Santa Ana West National Junior Basketball Team "Knights" for being undefeated for two
years.
Head Coach, Jose F. Barba and Assistant Coach, Ignacio Salazar
Team: Steven Amezcua, Jose F. Barba, Adrian A. Barba, Adrian Barrientos,
Jose Briseno, Emoc Cisneros, Aaron Duarte, Isaiah Gonzalez, Kai Lefeau, and
Ignacio Salazar
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO
to Segerstrom High School Boys and Girls Water Polo Teams for winning the CIF
Championship.
Boys Water Polo Team:
Head Coach, Tim Fredericksen; Assistant Coaches Herb Kimmons and Andrew
Salway
Team: Isaac Alfaro, Isaac Ambriz, Brian Arciniega, Balsom Boudiab, Vincent
Burrueta, Seth Chavez, Louis Contraras, Jonathan Cubillo, Steven Dinh, Jacob
Espinoza, Danny Gomez, Noe Gonzalez, Steven Huezo, Ivan Lomeli, Martin
Madrigal, Daniel Moctezuma, David Molina, Fernando Navarro, Nick Navarro,
Oscar Osario, Christian Palatto, Sol Silvia, Julian Tapia
Girls Water Polo Team:
Head Coach, Tim Fredericksen; Assistant Coaches Herb Kimmons, Daneyra
Ortega, and Andrew Salway
Team: Karina Anaya, Brooke Branum, Sarah Chavez, Nathania Cuevas, Paige
Fountain, Deyaneira Garcia, Michelle Gonzalez, Rebecca Gutierrez, Andrea
Hernandez, Stephanie Hernandez, Diana Jimenez, Justine Mills, Aurora
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Oceguera, Judith Quintanilla, Gillian Robles, Elizabeth Robles, Ana Tellez,
Margie Vera
CIF Player of the Year: Melissa Osorio
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho reported that City Council
approved the matters listed on the Consent Calendar under Agenda Item 19A.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco commented on election matters.
• Tim Houchen, Civic Center Roundtable, elected representative of organization,
discussed needs of homeless in civic center area; spoke on recent actions by the
police department; proposed moratorium on camping citations and impounding of
items
c Councilmember Benavides noted that matter important to City; will be
discussed at the Public Safety Council Committee.
• Massimo Marini, Civic Center Roundtable, spoke of police dealings with homeless
including midnight raids; City storage not handling properly; encouraged to turn
OCTA site as day facility; invited all to attend their upcoming meetings held on
Fridays at 3 p.m.
• Esther Fonseca, representative of Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association, spoke on
Bristol Street widening project; reported that Council majority in favor of businesses
retention and rehabilitation of facades.
• Peter Katz, thanked the Police Department staff for apprehending person involved in
recent brake -ins; suggested camping permits to control homeless situation in Civic
Center area.
o City Manager Cavazos noted that added security added to Council meetings
and arrangements made with parking lot attendants to address missing
validation tickets.
• Brizy Mae, Civic Center Roundtable, concerned with aggressiveness of Police staff
towards homeless; opined that constitutional rights violated; proposed use of old
OCTA bus terminal as day facility, provide storage area and hot showers.
• Iris Walker, Civic Center Roundtable, concerned with homeless issues in Downtown
area; request meeting with City staff to address matter.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 29B as
recommended by staff with the following modifications:
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• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Item 13A and 31A for separate
discussion; and
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Item 25E for separate discussion.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2014 - 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 - AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4226 -4306 WEST FIFTH STREET FROM
GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (Al) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 86
(SD -86) (AA NO. 2013 -04) AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
NO. 86 (SD -86) - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the March 18, 2014 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5 -0 ( Reyna and Sarmiento absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on March 21, 2014.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS -2859 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4226 -4306 WEST FIFTH STREET FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (Al) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 86 (SD -86)
(AA NO. 2013 -04) AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 86
(SD -86) FOR SAID PROPERTY
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
Councilmember Martinez highlighted some of the accomplishments by her
nominee.
MOTION: Appoint Marytza Rubio, Ward 2 Resident, to the Arts &
Culture Commission.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
13B. NOMINATE ERIKA J. OCHOA TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROMAN REYNA AS THE WARD
5 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 —
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Erika J. Ochoa, Ward 5 Resident, to the Arts &
Culture Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
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MOTION: Approve settlement agreements:
AGMT NO. 2014 -080 - LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95
of the Government Code: Claim No, 2012 -082 Margarito Castrejon in the
amount of $12,000 by a vote of 5 -0 (Pulido and Tinajero absent)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 14 -006 - TREE PRUNING AT CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
(Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency) — Finance &
Management Services Agency
MOTION: Award a contract to Tree Pros, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $55,425; subject to non - substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2014 -081 - EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND INSTALLATION FOR
CINCO DE MAYO EVENT- Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Al Party for the rental and installation of
equipment for the Cinco de Mayo event held May 2 — May 4, 2014 in
an amount of $42,890.60, which includes a 10% contingency, subject
to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney
25B. APPROVAL OF FINANCING FIRMS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISARY
SERVICES, BOND COUNSEL, AND UNDERWRITING SERVICES -
Finance & Management Services
1) AGMT NO. 2014 -082 - Award contract to Quint & Thimmig LLP as
Bond Counsel in an amount of $55,000 and receive and file
contract with Fieldman, Rolapp, & Associates for financial
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advisory services for the refunding or consideration of other cash
savings of the 1994A and 2004A Police Administration Lease
Revenue Bonds; subject to non - substantive changes approved by
the City Manager.
2) AGMT NO. 2014 -083 - Approve proposal with Best, Best, and
Krieger LLP, for Bond Counsel Services; Letter of Agreement
with De La Rosa & Company /Stifel and receive and file contract
with Urban Futures, Inc., for underwriting services for refunding
opportunities of the 2004 Water Revenue Bonds; subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager.
25C. AGMT NO. 2014 -084 - CONSOLIDATED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING REGARDING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION PART -TIME CIVIL SERVICE (SEIU -PTCS) -
Personnel Services Agency
MOTION: Approve Memorandum of Understanding covering the
period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.
25D. AGMT NO. 2014 -085 - PERSONNEL BOARD LEGAL ADVISOR
SERVICES - Personnel Services Agency and City Attorney's Office
25E,
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
approve an agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud &
Romo, A Professional Law Corporation, for three years ending on
June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year, subject
to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Councilmember Benavides requested timeframe for project completion. Acting
Executive Director of Public Works noted that project would commence in two -
months.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Costa Mesa,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for the City's
share of construction costs, with a City inspection and
administrative cost share of $5,000, for a total not -to- exceed amount
of $40,000, and for the term ending upon project completion.
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MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25F. AGMT NO. 2014 -087 - ON -CALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Mullen and Associates, Inc., subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for a one -year term expiring March 31, 2015, with the option
to extend for two additional one -year terms by written authorization
of the City Manager and the City Attorney, for a maximum of three
years, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
25G. AGMT NO. 2014 -088 - EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDING
FOR FY 2014 -2015 - Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved
recommended actions on March 17, 2014 by a vote of 5 -0 (Sandoval
absent).
MOTION:
1. Approve the FY 2014 -2015 Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with non-
profit agencies and/or sub - recipients awarded funds as part of the
approved program, subject to non - substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25H. AGMT NO. 2014 -089 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Michael R. Marinoff, in an amount not to
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exceed $55,000, expiring June 30, 2015, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2 (NSP2) SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE TARGET GEOGRAPHY AREA TO
EXPEND $10 MILLION PREVIOUSLY AWARDED TO THE CITY FOR
THE PURCHASE OF FORECLOSED OR ABANDONED PROPERTIES -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Approve a substantial amendment to the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 Application revising the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 Target Geography Area, and authorize its
submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
29B. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE OPTION TO RENEW
CONTRACTS ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AGREEMENTS - City
Manager's Office
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to exercise the options to renew as
provided for in the agreements identified in the List of Contracts,
(Exhibit A).
2. Authorize the City Manager, Clerk of the Council and City
Attorney to execute the options to renew and Letters of Renewal
as provided for in the agreements
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31A.
Planning Commission approved recommended action on March 10, 2014,
by a vote of 6 -0 (Gartner absent).
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MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014 -05 as conditioned and Variance No. 2014 -01 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
*Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 55A due to a campaign
contribution and left the dais during discussion of the matter.
55A. BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUISITIONS,
AND ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL BRISTOL STREET
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT /ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (FEIS /EIR) - Public Works Agency
Continued from the February 4, 2014 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-
0.
Continued from the March 18, 2014 City Council meeting by a vote of 6 -0
( Sarmiento abstained).
MOTION: Continue item 30 days at the request of staff.
MOTION: SECOND:
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAINED
AND NOT
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REPORTS
Sarmiento (1)
None (0)
65A. EIGHTEEN -MONTH ASSESSMENT OF SUNSHINE ORDINANCE - City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file the Sunshine Ordinance eighteen -month
assessment.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:32 P.M. AND CONVENE THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS; THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:33 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
WORK STUDY SESSION
WSA. 2014 CITY OF SANTA ANA TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM — Public
Works Agency
Presentation by Acting Public Works Executive Director, William Galvez
Traffic Safety Plan
Safety Themes
Engineering
Education
4• Enforcement
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Evaluation
Encouragement
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Pedestrian Collisions
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Density Analysis
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(2009 -2013)
Arterials
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✓ Hybrid of Engineering + Education
✓ Followed by Smart Enforcement
✓ Evaluation could lead to permanent Speeds Reduced
✓ Immediate Results
✓ Long -Term Benefits
❖ Radar Feedback Signs
Speed /Radar feedback signs on major arterials & entry points into the
City.
Pedestrian Count Down Heads
Install pedestrian count down heads citywide to send a clear message
to pedestrians alerting them of the time remaining.
Radar Feedback Signs
Radar Feedback Signs With Dynamic Messages
Radar Feedback Signs With Strobe Feature
CMS sign with custom messages.
CMS sign with speed radar and strobe feature.
Collectors
✓ Public Input+ Engineering
✓ Share the Road Philosophy
✓ Speeds Reduced Permanently
✓ Long -Term & Permanent Benefits
• Traffic Calming / Bulbouts
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Existing traffic calming program provides many options to manage &
slow down vehicles, and introduces Complete Streets. Continue use
of bulbouts (shorten ped xing distance) etc.
Lane Narrowing + Bike Lanes
New standard practice - City evaluates lane widths on all street
projects. Narrower lanes promote lower vehicular speeds and may
allow for installation of bike lanes.
Special District
✓ Area wide focus
✓ Use of various programs
✓ Public input
d• Downtown /Transit Zones Complete Streets Plan
With community input this study will prepare plans for physical
changes to streets, sidewalks and intersection to support active
transportation.
❖ Parklets
Provide public space while providing an element of traffic calming.
Program Matrix:
Programs
Bicycle /Pedestrian
Safety Campaign
Bicycling Skills
Classes /Clinics
Crossing Guards
Crosswalks
Identify and Monitor
Pedestrian / Bicycle Collision
Hot Spots
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25
Lane Narrowing /Bike Lanes
Maintain Sidewalks
Neighborhood Speed Letter
Neighborhood Speed Watch
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Website
Police Enforcement
Radar Feedback Signs
Radar Trailers
School Safety
Special Events ( Safety Fairs,
Bike Rodeos, Car -free Street
Events)
Speed Humps Guidelines
Stop Signs
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Collector
Residential
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Street Lighting
X
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Suggested Routes To School
Maps
X
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X
Traffic calming /Bulbouts
X
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Traffic Signal (New &
modification)
X
X
Traffic Signal (Pedestrian
Count Down Heads)
X
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Walking /Bicycling Audits
X
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Wheel Chair Ramps
X
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Council Comments:
Councilmember Martinez noted that bike and pedestrian numbers are
important to capture too; gather data to address true pedestrian count;
performance measures will account for this according to Executive
Director Galvez
Mayor Pulido pointed out that speeds themselves need to be understood;
Executive Director Galvez noted that 8& percentile is considered when
posting speed limits; smart enforcement and units have reduced the
speeds by 3 miles per hour.
Councilmember Martinez indicated that synchronization of lights have
been approved by Orange County Transportation Authority in South
Orange County; request same consideration.
Councilmember Sarmiento indicated that arterials used as connectors;
need to tailor needs of neighborhood and not just responding to traffic
counts; review Main Street to possibly reduce speeds; opined that area
enhanced by reducing speeds; focus on the center areas and economic
development efforts.
Mayor Pulido noted for the record he would like to reduce speeds.
Councilmember Reyna requested matter be agendized for discussion at
the Public Safety Council Committee.
Councilmember Martinez proposed multi - language information on signs;
would like to minimize trip and fall accidents with updated Plan; consider
lighting and signage in residential area to reduce traffic accidents;
commented on Washington DC's Complete Streets Project Model -
campaign to educate motorist and reduce speeds.
Mayor Pulido requested information on Pedestrian Collisions Density
Analysis information and proposed projects.
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Councilmember Benavides asked for status of Transportation Coordinator
position; staff indicated that recruitment underway.
Councilmember Amezcua requested timeframe on installation of signs;
staff noted that matter will be budgeted fiscal year, not placed all at once,
but will be complete over 3 -6 month period, will have all identified on map
plus additional locations including interior of arterials.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 2 -8 p.m.
• Commented that Revenues have exceeded forecasted by 4% and
expenditures decreasing.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Recognized Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency for
successful Plaza Primavera event; and
• Thanked Public Works Agency for tonight's Traffic Study presentation.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Encouraged all to conserve water;
• Asked about status of utility box art;
• Proposed task force on homeless issue, would like to serve along with
Councilmember Amezcua;
• City hosting Meet and Greet event of appointed and elected officials on
April 10th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Lobby;
• Invited all to attend upcoming Art Walk; and
• Urged all to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Asked all to shop local businesses — panaderias highlighted at Plaza
Primavera event, but many other great businesses in the City; and
• Would like to be considered for task force on homeless issue.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked and welcomed Tanya Lyon who is the new Strategic
Communications Manager for the City of Santa Ana;
• Congratulated Northgate Market for winning best panaderia at Plaza
Primavera competition; great contributor to the City;
• Discussed garage conversions, substandard living condition and issue;
Code Enforcement to address; and
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o Councilmember Benavides requested that Public Safety Council
Committee agendize for further review.
• Commented on recent earthquake and asked that all prepare for major
earthquake; first responders need to continue training and update
Emergency Plan.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked all who participated in Orange County Fire Authority's Family
Day event; and
• Requested meeting be adjourned in memory of long -time business owner
Laura Perez.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Welcomed new Strategic Communications Manager; City has strong
budget and Downtown looking good; proud that City moving forward in the
right direction and staff handling operations of City.
Mayor Pulido:
• Cinco de Mayo event coming up — highlighted talent and performers and
encouraged all to attend event; and
• Closed in Memory of Laura Perez
ADJOURNED - 8:25 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 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.
Adjourn in Memory of
Laura Perez
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan
Solar Permit Fee Waiver
Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings
Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal
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