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Home My WebLink About AGENDA_2014-10-07 Revised 10/3/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda October 7, 2014 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:00 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza 5:45 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) Miguel A. Pulido Mayor MPulido@santa-ana.org Sal TinajeroVincent F. Sarmiento Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 6 Councilmember - Ward 1 STinajero@santa-ana.org VSarmiento@santa-ana.org Michele MartinezAngelica Amezcua Councilmember - Ward 2 Councilmember - Ward 3 MMartinez@santa-ana.org AAmezcua@santa-ana.org P. David Benavides Roman Reyna Councilmember - Ward 4Councilmember - Ward 5 DBenavides@santa-ana.org RReyna@santa-ana.org Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520 Sonia R. Carvalho David Cavazos Maria D. Huizar City Attorney City Manager Clerk of the Council NOTE: If you need special assistance to participate in this Council meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. \[Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102\] Basic City Council Meeting Information Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community •Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.” Guiding Principles •Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies: Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Goal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana ********* Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Council. The Council is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take any action which the council deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the City Council and any other legislative body scheduled to meet on same day and time on any and all matters within the City of Santa Ana's jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the City. For public hearings, members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to speak shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Council at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the City Council shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Consent Calendar - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Council “pulls” an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote. Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Clerk of the Council Office during normal business hours. Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Council and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Clerk’s office is located in City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 809, Santa Ana, California, (714)647-6520. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and Minutes are available the Friday before a Council meeting at the following website address: www.santa- ana.org Televised Meeting Schedule - All regular meetings will be televised and available for viewing on the City’s cable channel. Meetings held in the Council Chamber or other designated locations which are televised live on CTV3 Time Warner Cable will be cablecast Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays immediately following the meeting at 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Meetings held in locations that do not have a live cable feed will be videotaped and shown on CTV3 the day after the meeting. DVD copies of the meetings for loan will be available for public circulation at the Santa Ana Main Library the day after a meeting. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 7, 2014 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN MEETING REGULAR OPEN MEETING 5:45 p.m. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CALL TO ORDER MAYOR PULIDO COUNCILMEMBERS AMEZCUA, BENAVIDES, MARTINEZ, REYNA, TINAJERO, SARMIENTO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELIZABETH LAGUNA AND FRANCISCO LAGUNA, LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INVOCATION ROGER ARAGON, POLICE CHAPLAIN PRESENTATIONS by Orange County Vector Control on West Nile Virus Update SPECIAL PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD presented by MAYOR PULIDO: 20 Years of Service Suzanne K. Furjanic Associate Park and Landscape Designer, Public Works Agency PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Honorable Senator Lou Correa for his service to the Santa Ana Community and for his years of service in the California State Legislature. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to the following Southwest Little League team, the Baseball Pirates, for winning the City Tournament for the City of Santa Ana Coach: Juan Valenzuela Assistant Coach: Rogelio Zargoza Team Mom: Mireya Sanchez Assistant Coach: Efrain Mendoza Assistant Coach: Armanda Gomez Team players: Benny Sanchez Adriel Gomez Jullian Hernandez Sean Brown Andrew Martinnez Ezekiel Tackett CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 OCTOBER 7, 2014 Daniel Mendoza Ramon Garcia Efrain Mendoza Arron Mendoza CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Zayra Garcia for winning the “Water is Life” art contest held by the Metropolitan Water District and to her teacher, Arica Dowd who helped submit the student drawings. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Attorney will report items to be added to Consent Calendar Item 19A from the Closed Session meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, members of the public may address either the City Council or any of the City’s other related entities, such as the Housing Authority, Successor Agency or other legislative bodies, meeting in conjunction with this scheduled meeting. Public comments may be made on any and all matters within the City of Santa Ana's jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the other related entities. At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be given the opportunity to speak three (3) minutes on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the City. For public hearings, members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to speak shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Council at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the City Council shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: Items 10A through 31A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 OCTOBER 7, 2014 FINAL TRACT MAP 17A. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER – FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17627, 1030 S. EUCLID STREET {Strategic Plan No. 3, 2} - Planning and Building Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) – City Attorney’s Office 19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Clerk of the Council Office 19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} – Finance and Management Agency and Police Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from City departments in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014. 19D. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2014 {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} – City Manager’s Office RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file report. 19E. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE RECEIVERSHIP ACTIONS AGAINST OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1221 N. HARBOR (AP 198-101-1) AND 335 E. ADAMS (APN 016-043-19), SANTA ANA {Strategic Plan No. 3, 3} – City Attorney’s Office RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Attorney to engage special legal counsel, Silver and Wright, to file receivership actions against owners of the real properties located at 1221 N. Harbor and 335 E. Adams in the city of Santa Ana. BUDGETARY MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS – PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A. SPEC. NO. 11-063 - HARDWARE SUPPLIES AND LUMBER {Strategic Plan No. 6, 2} - Finance & Management Services CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 OCTOBER 7, 2014 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Amend the contract with Home Depot for the purchase of hardware supplies and lumber by $38,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $98,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 22B. SPEC. NO. 14-058 - REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AND NEW BOBCAT SKID- STEER LOADER {Strategic Plan No. 6, 2} - Finance & Management Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contracts to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of various replacement vehicles in an amount not to exceed $446,799, and Clark Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $50,250, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. AGREEMENTS 25A. AGMT - CIVIC CENTER JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY – AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1b} – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment and restatement of the Civic Center Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the County of Orange, for a period of ten years with ten year extensions upon mutual agreement from the effective date of the amendment and restatement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 25B. LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES {Strategic Plan No. 1, 3A} – Police Department RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1)AGMT - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with The Counseling Team International for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed $65,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2)AGMT - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Eric Gruver, Ph.D. for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25C. AGMT - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF POLICE DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM (DIMS) {Strategic Plan No. 1, 3A} – Police Department CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6 OCTOBER 7, 2014 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a three-year agreement with Linear Systems in an amount not to exceed $90,000, terminating June 30, 2017, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25D. AGMT - MAPPING SERVICES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT {Strategic Plan No. 1, 3A} – Police Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $7,844, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25E. AGMT - FATS, OILS, AND GREASE CONTROL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1, C} – Public Works Agency RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Environmental Engineering & Contracting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for a one-year period expiring October 31, 2015, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney 25F. AGMT - COMPLETION OF THE SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION PROJECT PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1, C} – Public Works Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for a three-year period expiring October 6, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $365,000., subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney 25G. AGMT - SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT OF CITY’S CLAIMS SYSTEMS {Strategic Plan No. 7, 5 & 6} – Personnel Services Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Ventiv Technology in an amount not to exceed $55,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Includes a provision for a one-year renewal option exercisable by not to exceed $55,000, a total of $110,000 for a two-year period. 25H. AGMT – SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES – {Strategic Plan No. 4,1} – City Attorney’s Office CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7 OCTOBER 7, 2014 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC. at the specified rates of $375.00 for Attorneys Michael G. Colantuono and Holly O. Whatley, $305.00 an hour for Attorney Charlie LaPlante and $245.00 an hour for Attorney Len Asianian. Paralegal work will be charged at a rate of $160.00 an hour, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES 31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-21 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-22 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS OPERATION UNTIL 2:00 A.M., AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2014-23 TO ALLOW A BANQUET USE AT EAT CHOW RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 313 NORTH BUSH STREET - BRIAN MCREYNOLDS, APPLICANT {Strategic Plan No. 3, 2} - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved recommended action on September 8, 2014 by a vote of 7-0. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-21, Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-22 conditioned, and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-23 as conditioned. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCE 50A. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS – RULES OF DECORUM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - City Attorney’s Office RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1.Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE TIME FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 8 OCTOBER 7, 2014 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-104 AND ADDING SECTIONS 2-110 AND 2- 111 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES OF DECORUM RESOLUTIONS 55A. RESOLUTION - YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP AND DEFERRED - MAINTENANCE PROGRAM {Strategic Plan No. 2, 2F}Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND ADVANCING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ON CITY PARKS PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2014-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014-02, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2014-01 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2014-02 FOR THE HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN {Strategic Plan No. 3, 2; 5, 3 and 4} - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved recommended action on August 25, 2014 by a vote of 7-0 Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 5, 2014; the Nguoi Viet on September 10, 2014; and the La Opinion on September 11, 2014. Notices were mailed out September 5, 2014. City Council opened and closed the Hearing on September 16, 2104 and continued deliberation of matter by a 7-0 vote RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1)Adopt resolutions. A)A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2014-01, AND APPROVING MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT, AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 9 OCTOBER 7, 2014 REVISED 10/3/2014 B)A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS IN THE HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) TO DISTRICT CENTER (DC) OR URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (UN) (GPA NO. 2014-02) 2)Place ordinances on first reading and authorize publication of titles. A)AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SP-2) AND ADOPTING THE HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (ZOA 2014-01) B)AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO THE HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) BOUNDARIES; AND, REMOVING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THE SP-2 ZONING DESIGNATION AND CHANGING THE ZONING FOR THOSE REMOVED PROPERTIES (AA NO. 2014-01) 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. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EXERCISING PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH NO SERIOUS CRIMINAL HISTORY {Strategic Plan Nos. 5, 6} – (Councilmembers Benavides, Amezcua and Reyna) 85B. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S EMERGENCY SHELTER ORDINANCE, MORATORIUM, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESEARCH ALTERNATIVE SHELTER SITES {Strategic Plan No. 3, 3} – Councilmember Sarmiento) HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (Blue Agenda) AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS (Salmon Agenda) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 10 OCTOBER 7, 2014 COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS (If not considered by the Chair at an earlier time. Please refer to Basic City Council Meeting Information page for details). 90A. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1.AB1234 DISCLOSURE - This is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on any conference, meeting or travel paid for by the City. If more than one Councilmember attended the same event, the Mayor may designate one attendee to give the report. 2.ORAL REPORTS - REGIONAL BOARDS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Solar Permit Fee Waiver • Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 11 OCTOBER 7, 2014