HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-15 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 15, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:08 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:16 P.M.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA (5:10 P.M.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:16 P.M.)
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 5:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters
without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney,
that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing
and anticipated litigation:
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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• JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing
Authority: Peebler 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
City of Santa Ana v. Marie G. Hinoiosa (HERNANDEZ)
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00640495
Alexander Perez Alvarado, et al. v. City of Santa Ana
USDC Case No. SACV12-00328 JGB (ANx)
2. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government
Code:
Claim of AT&T Claim No. 2014-019
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1) and CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR,
David Cavazos pursuant to Government Code Section 54958.6 (a)
regarding the salary and compensation of:
Title: Police Chief
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:03 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:05 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
MAYOR PULIDO
RUBEN ESPONDA, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Derek Bordeaux for his upcoming documentary "Santa Ana: Beyond the Winds".
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
Santiago Little League for investing in Santa Ana's youth.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT- City Attorney Carvalho reported that City Council
approved the matters listed on the Consent Calendar under Agenda Item 19A.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, opined that cost for public speaking is losing election and other
damages.
• Madeleine Spencer, attended Respect and Dignity Forum yesterday and requested
clarification of City role in Santa Ana Unified School District police officer's encounter
with a minor; procedures that apply to Santa Ana Police Officers.
• Apolonio Cortez, member of SACReD, spoke of historic moment for the City in which
funds are earmarked for the Strategic Plan; community involvement facilitated
approval of Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25G as
recommended by staff with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 25A for separate discussion;
and
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 2013, 23A and 25E for
separate discussion.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified :are highlighted. Separate actions
show the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent
motion..
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2014 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINTMENT - MARK McLOUGHLIN TO THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
TINAJERO AS THE WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 9, 2014 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Mark McLoughlin, Ward 3 Resident, to the Historic
Resources Commission.
13B. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT -
OCTOBER 2013 THROUGH MARCH 2O14 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
13C. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file Minutes of Legislative Council Committee
Meetings held September 9, 2013 and December 17, 2013
FINAL TRACT MAP NOTIFICATIONS
17A. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER - FINAL TRACT
MAP NO. 17323 (5301 WEST SILVER DRIVE) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreements:
1. AGMT NO. 2014-090 AND 2014-091 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
City of Santa Ana v. Marie G. Hinolosa (HERNANDEZ)- Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00640495 - Settlement in
the amount of $1,115,000 for the Hernandez family interest for the real
property and settlement of $312,620 to be paid to the business owner
of 7 Days Tire Center $295,000 for a total loss of business goodwill
plus $17,620 for the value of improvements.
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2. AGMT NO. 2014-092 - LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section
54956.95 of the Government Code: Claim of AT&T Claim No. 2014-
019 - Settlement in the amount of $6,423.85
Approved by a 5-0 vote (Councilmembers Tinajero and Sarmiento
absent during discussion and approval of matter in Closed Session)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS UNDER $25,000 ENTERED
INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER
SECTION 421 (JANAURY 1, 2014 TO MARCH 31, 2014) — Finance and
Management Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. ACCEPT CERTIFICATE OF VERIFICATION AND INSUFFICIENCY -
VOTER INITIATIVE MEASURE: AUTHORIZING REGULATED
OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES — Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION:
1. Accept the Certificate of Verification and Insufficiency issued by
the County of Orange Registrar of Voters regarding the Medical
Marijuana Control Act Initiative.
2. Approve reimbursement to the County of Orange, Registrar of
Voters Office in the amount of $1,700 for verifying signatures on
the petition.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT -
PROMOTE CARNIVALS AT CITY OWNED PARKS — Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Agency
MOTION:
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20B.
1. AGMT NO. 2014-093 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement amendment with Robert Acosta
& Associates to remove the Delhi Park and Rosita Park Carnivals
for $4,500 each, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2014-094 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement amendment with Fiesta de
Carnival to include the Rosita Park Carnival for $4,500, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO, 2014-081 - Reducing the
projected carnival revenue in the amount of $4,500 in the Recreation
Special Fees and Donations revenue account and reducing the
appropriation to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations
expenditure account by the same amount.
'IPE SCREEN
- Public Works
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2014-095 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to execute an agreement with United Storm Water,
Inc., subject to non -substantive changes by the City Manager and
City Attorney, for the procurement and installation of catch basin
screens, in an amount not to exceed $232,000, for the term
expiring December 31, 2014, which may be extended in writing by
the City Manager and the City Attorney to meet a revised
installation schedule.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO, 2014-088 - Receive $200,000
in Measure M2 funding into the Measure M2 Competitive -Street
Construction revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the
Measure M2 Competitive -Street Construction expenditure account for
construction of the Arterial Catch Basin CPS Installation Project.
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3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Capital
Improvement Program to add the Arterial Catch Basin CPS
Installation Project.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 14-005 - OFFSET PRINTING SERVICES — Finance and
Management Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Amend the contract with Anytime Printing for offset printing
services by $8,000 for a total amount not to exceed $33,000.
2. Award a contract to Mekong Printing, dba MK Printing, for offset
printing services for a three-year period in an annual amount of
$80,000, with provisions for two one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. SPEC NO. 12-015 - CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WATER SYSTEM
PUMPS AND MOTORS — Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Renew the contracts for variable frequency drives and
motor control center upgrades in an aggregate amount of $500,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, with the following vendors:
Vendor: Location:
Carter Industrial Automation, Inc. Los Alamitos
Academy Electric, Inc. Orange
Hydro Industrial Electric Corp. Redlands
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PROJECTS
23A. CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR BROADWAY REHABILITATION AND
WATER MAINIMPROVEMENTS FROM CIVIC CENTER DRIVE TO
SANTA CLARA AVENUE (PROJECTS 116743 & 116415) — Public Works
Agency
MOTION:
1. Increase the contract contingency for the Broadway
Rehabilitation and Water Main Improvements Project by $650,000,
which increases the Christensen Brothers General Engineering,
Inc., construction contract to a maximum of $5,383,144.65.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in an
amount not to exceed the total authorized contract.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
AGREEMENTS
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
25A. AGMT NO. 2014-096 - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES — Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute consultant agreement with Keyser Marston Associates to
allow a one year contract, with two one year renewal options, for a
potential total of three years in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for
Housing Opportunity Ordinance program analysis and management
services, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
Executive Director and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25B. AGMT NO. 2014-097 - POLICE FACILITY FIRE SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE AND CITY-WIDE HVAC SYSTEM REPAIRS — Police
Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. to provide Police
facility fire system maintenance and City-wide HVAC system repairs
for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $62,610 subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2014-098 - HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS
WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM — Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved
recommended action at its regular meeting on April 2, 2014, by a vote of
6-0.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with the County of Orange
Health Care Agency in an amount of $50,000 for a total amount of
$877,051 to provide services to HIV/AIDS-affected individuals in the
County of Orange.
25D. AGMT NO. 2014-099 - FINANCIAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE,
SERVICES, AND SOFTWARE — Finance and Management Services
Agency
MOTION: Authorize renewal of Agreement No. A-2008-037 with Infor
(US) Inc., formerly Lawson Software Americas, Inc. for maintenance,
service, and software for the Lawson financial system in an amount
not to exceed $200,000 annually for a three year period, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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25E. AGMT NOS. 2014-100 AND 2014-101 -AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION
SURVEYING SERVICES — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements with Joseph C. Truxaw, Inc., and Coast
Surveying, Inc., subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney, to provide as -needed construction
surveying services, for a 26-month term expiring June 30, 2016, 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 four years, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 each.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25F. AGMT NO. 2014-102 — OFFICE LEASE AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE — Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a second amendment to the Lease Agreement with the
County of Orange for office space at the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center, subject to non -substantive changes,
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25G. AGMT NOS. 2014-103 AND 2014-104 — AGREEMENTS FOR DIRECTV
SPONSORSHIP FOR CITY PRODUCED EVENTS - Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement with DIRECTV dealer MA Advance Services for $9,000
in sponsorship for City produced events, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement with DIRECTV dealer Global Satellite for $9,000 in
sponsorship for City produced events, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Revenues in the amount of $18,000 will be deposited into the
Miscellaneous revenue account (no. 01102002-57010) for the 2014
Cinco de Mayo and Fiestas Patrias carnivals.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCE
50A. RESOLUTIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
TO VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: AN
ORDINANCE MODERNIZING THE UTILITY USERS' TAX (UUT) —
Finance and Management Services Agency
On January 21, 2014, the City Council unanimously voted to direct the
City Manager and staff to prepare the required resolutions, documents,
and guidelines necessary to proceed with a ballot measure to modernize
the Utility Users' Tax (UUT), including, but not limited to, all of the
following:
a) a resolution giving notice of the City's General Municipal Election to be
held in the City of Santa Ana on November 4, 2014 for the submission
of questions to the voters relating to changes in the City's UUT;
b) a resolution containing the ballot question and related proposed UUT
ordinance;
c) a resolution authorizing Councilmembers to file written arguments for
or against the amendments;
d) guidelines for preparation of arguments for or against the proposed
amendments; and
e) all other documents required to proceed with the UUT modernization.
MOTION:
1. Adopt resolutions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND
GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FOR
SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A BALLOT MEASURE
RELATING TO USER UTILITIES TAX AND REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO
CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE
STATE'S GENERAL ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON
THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FOR SUBMISSION TO
THE VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO UPDATE AND
MODERNIZE THE CITY'S USER UTILITY TAX AS IT RELATES TO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND REDUCING THE TAX AS IT
RELATES TO ALL USER UTILITY TAX CHARGES; AND DIRECTING
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SUBMIT WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR
AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO UPDATE AND
MODERNIZE THE CITY'S USER UTILITY TAX WHICH IS TO BE
PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
2. Approve ordinance for voter consideration at the 2014 General
Municipal Election.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2860 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF
SANTA ANA MODERNIZING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS USERS
UTILITY TAX AND REDUCING THE USER UTILITY TAX RATE FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER FROM
6% TO 5'/2 %
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
55A. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
MEASURE M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM — Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
PROJECTS TO ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE MEASURE M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
PROGRAM
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
5513. RESOLUTION — URGING THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN ASSEMBLY BILL
2325, WHICH CREATES "COMMUNI-CAL"- A RELIABLE LANGUAGE
INTERPRETATION SERVICE FOR LIMITED ENGLISH MEDI-CAL
BENEFICIARIES — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA URGING THE GOVERNOR OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SIGN ASSEMBLY BILL 2325, WHICH
CREATES "COMMUNI-CAL" - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES
RELIABLE ACCESS TO LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION FOR MEDI-
CAL BENEFICIARIES WHO ARE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65A. APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR THE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN —
Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the May 6, 2014 City
Council Meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. PUBLIC HEARING — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2013-02
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 41 RELATING TO SIGN
PROGRAMS FOR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND
ATTRACTIONS, CITY OF SANTA ANA — APPLICANT — Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on February 24,
2014 by a vote of 6-0 (Gartner absent). The Planning Commission
recommended several modifications to the proposed amendments that
would remove restrictions on electronic message displays' hours of
illumination and that would provide flexibility in determining compatibility of
proposed signage with the scale, intensity, and site development
characteristics of regional centers.
On March 18, 2014, the City Council held a public hearing on Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-02. Council members recommended
modifying proposed section 41-885(e)(8) to require electronic message
displays maintain a minimum amount of advertising capacity for public
service announcements, emergency warnings, and/or notifications as
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requested by the City. Staff also proposed the removal of proposed
section 41-885(e)(1) to delete restrictions on the quantities of electronic
message displays and to modify proposed section 41-885(e)(3)(A) to allow
for image transitions. The City Council unanimously recommended
continuing the item to allow staff to revise the proposed amendments to
reflect these modifications.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter and notices mailed
on March 7, 2014 and April 4, 2014.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
Acting Planning and Building Executive Director indicated that conditions
of approval amended. Also, noted that digital reader boards would be
considered by the City Council in the next 3-6 months.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2861 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW REGIONAL PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAMS.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FY 2014-2015 — Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, Vien Dong Daily,
and La Opinion on April 5, 2014.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
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Councilmember Martinez, request staff allow non -profits to compete for
funds on subsequent allocations; review process; open space has been
requested by community.
Councilmember Reyna, asked when review process begins; staff indicated
that outreach process starts in August or September and 15% of funds
could be used for non -profits (approximately $800,000).
MOTION:
1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Community
Development Block Grant Program.
2. AGMT NO. 2014-105 - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and
authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute memorandums of understanding with various city
departments and agreements with nonprofit agencies awarded
funds as part of the approved program.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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. ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE
2006 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND
ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL CHARTER AMENDMENTS (Councilmembers
Benavides and Sarmiento)
Councilmember Benavides noted that election coming up and City has
opportunity to place matters for voter consideration regarding Charter
provisions. Noted that a Charter Committee had met and recommended
many items with only a few matters placed on the ballot, since then.
The following expressed interest in serving on Committee -
Councilmembers Martinez, Benavides and Sarmiento.
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COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Zoo has been re -accredited by the National Association of Zoos and
Aquariums; and
• Bike to Work event that promoted healthy living will be held on May
7th, starting at Santa Ana Work Center.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked staff for coordinating the Meet and Greet of the
Board/Commission members and commended Councilmember Reyna
for proposing event;
• Encouraged all to attended the Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 2
to 8 p.m.; and
• Thanked Carlos Menendez for inviting her to the International Food
event at Pentecostal Church.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Asked all to conserve water;
• Meet and Greet event with Board and Commission members well
attended; thanked all for service;
• Park Santiago held annual Easter event was successful with over 200
families in attendance;
• Attended "Relay for Life" hosted at Santa Ana College on April 26th;
proposed City team for next year;
• Celebration of Children on Myrtle Street held over the weekend was
fun and well attended;
• Co -Hosting a High School Leadership Conference with Boys and Girls
Club on Saturday, April 26'h;
• Noted that U.S. has over 2,000 zoos, but only 250 are accredited
including our very own in the City of Santa Ana;
• Wished all a Happy Easter;
• Shop in Santa Ana; and
• Requested meeting be adjourned in memory of Richard Soria.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Attended Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event on Saturday, April
12th;
• Announced that daughter, Anais will be attending Orange County High
School of the Arts next year; proud of her accomplishments;
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• Easter Sunday coming up, reflect on life and hope, and invited to
attend one of the many congregations in the Community;
• Zoo hosting Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20th;
• April 27th having Jose Vargas Community Affairs Office Grand Opening
— invited all to attend; and
• Cinco de Mayo having celebration in Downtown Santa Ana from May
2nd through May 4th
Councilmember Martinez:
• Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency Director Mouet
highlighted performers and lineup scheduled for the Cinco de Mayo
celebration;
• Noted that May is "Bike -to -Work' month; City hosting events to
promote program;
• Streetcar Project Locally Preferred Alternative to be discussed at
upcoming Development & Transportation Council Committee;
• Commented on importance of communication with Council; process
changes to be conveyed; accountability; Chair of Council Committees
help develop agendas;
• Happy Easter and Good Friday to all; and
• Request meeting be adjourned in memory of Richard Doty; teacher at
Spurgeon Intermediate that made a difference in her life.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Recognized Garden Grove Unified School District board member, Bao
Nguyen for bringing Agenda Item 5513, regarding AB2325, to our
attention;
• Concurred with comments by Councilmember Martinez on Streetcar
project and Council Committee process;
• 'Relay for Life" event successful; recognition of cancer survivors and
celebration of life; thanked American Cancer Society for Honorary
Chair designation; support event on annual basis;
• Thanked Parks and Recreation Director and staff for Cinco de Mayo
event and City Manager for providing resources and support to make it
successful event;
• Thanked staff for efforts on Strategic Plan; funding item reconsidered
at following Council meeting; and
• Thanked City Manager for presentation on positive economic forecast;
and
• Hope all have a Happy Easter.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Reflected on past six -months- economic turn -around, best Downtown
in Orange County;
• Wished all a Happy Easter; and
• Commented on award winning water.
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Mayor Pulido:
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Richard Doty and Richard Soria.
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD "RICK" DOTY
AND
RICHARD SORIA
ADJOURNED- 7:22P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 6, 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.
M�,�
arla 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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