HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-01 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 1, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:12 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:51 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:35 p.m.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO (5:13 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 5:12 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:
Benny Rodriquez vs City of Santa Ana, WCAB Number (ANA)
ADJ8762558
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Travis Mock, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case
Numbers SACV14-00589 CAS (FFMx) and SACV14-00766 AG (RNBx)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Part-time Civil Service Employees
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, David Cavazos
Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:04 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:06 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
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
NATALIE OLIVAREZ, ADVANCED LEARNING
ACADEMY
JERRY HILL, POLICE CHAPLAIN
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Father Jerome
Karcher and Larry Haynes for their devotion to serve the homeless and other
constituency groups in Santa Ana and Orange County at large.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Mercy House
in recognition of their 25th Anniversary.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES
to Willard Intermediate School and New Hope Presbyterian Church in recognition of
their collaborative effort with the Hope Alive music program.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
following senior volunteers for donating their time at the Southwest Senior Center:
Esther Berber; Paulina Bracamontes; Juan Campos; Monica Cannon; Eva Carbral;
Yolanda Cardenas; Meko Collins; Angela Cruz; Maria Franco; Ruth Garcia; Gracial
Hernandez; Sara Isaguirre; Rocio Lopez; Thelma Lopez; Zenaida Lopez; Elena
Marquez; Mario Martinez; Alba Moran; Maria Munguia; Irene Palomo; Lourdes
Peterson; Alice Ramirez; Adriana Salazar; Narciso Salce; Rebeca Salce; Roberto
Serna; Arturo Serrano; Aurora Serrano; David Texeira; Catalina Velvarde; Fabiola
Verduzco; Martha Villareal; Maxine Walker.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Rosalia Vargas, representing Latino Health Access, spoke on Agenda Item 25C,
submitted letter for the record on recommendations on the Downtown Wayfinding
Plan.
• Madeleine Spencer, spoke on Agenda Item 25C, requested matter be continued to
allow residents to meet with staff and review proposal and include funding for Calle
Cuatro Wayfinding; need to have infrastructure to bring community together to
address similar projects in the future.
• Sam Romero, commented that some Downtown businesses concerned with
branding of East End with no public input.
• Ilya Tseglin, spoke on Agenda Items 25E and 25H, commented on cumbersome
process to file police report regarding abuse of his son; support legal services for
public benefit.
• Robert Tseglin, spoke on Agenda Items 25E and 25H, opined that police department
should enforce the law and properly investigate complaints.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A
through 31 B, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25C and 25D for separate
action.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
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SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
4
DECEMBER 1, 2015
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions
show the actual vote. Items withoutvotesare adopted as part of the consent
motion!
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES (STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
NAME MEETING DATE
Code of Conduct and Ethics (Cancellation) 11/19/2015
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve, as follow:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
• Benny Rodriguez vs City of Santa Ana, WCAB Number (ANA)
ADJ8762558; Settlement Agreement in the amount of $130,000
approved by a 5-0 vote (Pulido and Benavides absent).
• Travis Mock, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case Numbers SACV14-00589 CAS (FFMx) and SACV14-00766
AG (RNBx); Staff direction provided and approved by 5-0-1 vote
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(Sarmiento abstained and Benavides absent). (A-2015-305,
settlement agreement -Tiffany Nunley, guardian ad litem for Plaintiff
Hailley Hallstrom)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Clerk of the Council;
Approved 5% Performance Merit Increase as provided for in contract
and approved by 7-0 vote.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. PARK RANGER PROGRAM UPDATE (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 1) -
Police Department
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - (STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council
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.
The Citywide Records Retention Schedule has specific retention
periods for many City documents. The Schedule is modeled after the
California Secretary of State's sample for local government and
incorporates other statutory periods applicable to Santa Ana. These
are minimum retention periods. Each department makes
discretionary decisions on whether to retain records past the
minimum requirements.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT - PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF A MODULAR BUILDING AT THE SANTA ANA
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ZOO {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 2E} - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-064 - Recognizing Park
Acquisition and Development revenue from prior years in account and
appropriate funds to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency Acquisition and Development — Building Improvements
account.
2. AGMT NO. 2015-259 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Modular Building
Concepts, Inc. in an amount of $186,000, which includes a 10%
contingency, for a term dependent on acceptance of the project
via "Notice of Completion", subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15-098 — FIRE STATION #72 ROOF REPLACEMENT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 1; 6, 1G, 2A) (Community Development
Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to TECTA America to install replacement roofing for Fire
Station #72 in an amount not to exceed $82,950, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
22B. SPEC NO. 15-093 - CORPORATE YARD ROOF RESTORATION -
SURPLUS ALLOCATION FUNDING {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6: 1G, 2A) -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Best Contracting for roof restoration on Corporate Yard
buildings in an amount not to exceed $525,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney. Project is in accordance with the Council approved
Surplus Allocation Plan dated October 20, 2015: Department —
Finance; Project - Corporate Yard Roof Restoration & Facility
Renovations; Category - Facilities/Assets; Total Funding - $650,000.
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PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. INCREASE SCOPE OF CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL STREET
REPAIR (PROJECTS 14-7516 & 15-7514) (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6,
1 B & 1 G) - Public Works Agency and Community Development Agency
MOTION; Approve an increase of $200,000 to the Excel Paving
Company construction contract for the Residential Street Repair
Project, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, to cover additions to
the Scope of Work required to mitigate unforeseen conditions in
concrete streets.
23B. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL
ON NEWHOPE STREET AT CAMILLE STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATION ON SEGERSTROM AVENUE AT BEAR STREET
(PROJECTS: 14-6799 & 14-6800) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 113 & 1G) -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to PTM General Engineering Services Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the bid in the
amount of $373,973.00, and authorize the City Manager and Clerk
of the Council to execute a contract, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project
delivery cost of $504,863.60.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in an
amount not to exceed the total authorized contingency of
$74,794.60.
23C. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MORRISON PARK
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 15-6456)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to Roadway Engineering & Contracting Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the bid in the
amount of $171,306.00, and authorize the City Manager and Clerk
of the Council to execute a contract, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project
delivery cost of $248,393.80.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders in an
amount not to exceed the total authorized contingency of
$51,391.80.
AGREEMENTS
25A, HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS (STRATEGIC
PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5, 3) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below -referenced
property owners for the identified structures, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Agmt. No.
Property
Histor
Owner(s)
is
Prope
rty
Pres.
Agmt.
No.
1. 2015-260
Michelle
2014-
Gullion
46
2. 2015-261
Masami &
2015-
Machiko
07
Koyama
3. 2015-262
Peter &
2015-
Victoria
14
Henson
4. 2015-263
Xiao Yue Wei
2015-
15
5. 2015-264 Harvey & 2015-
Andrea Marco 16
6. 2015-265 Victoria 2015-
Bernstein 17
7. 2015-266 James Simon 2015-
Address/
House
2713 N.
Lowell Ln.
(Hensley &
Kay House)
2612 N.
Flower St.
(Roehm
House)
537 W. Santa
Clara Ave.
(Moore
House)
930 S.
Broadway
(Hewitt
House)
1023 N. Olive
St.
(Richardson
House)
528 W. Santa
Clara Ave.
(Russell
House)
2502 N.
Recommended
Approval Date/
Vote by HRC
11/5/15
9:0
11/5/15
9:0
1115/15
9:0
11/5/15
9:0
11/5/15
9:0
11/5/15
9:0
11/5/15
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Agmt. No. Property
Owner(s)
Histor
is
Prope
rty
Pres.
Agmt.
No.
Address/
House
Recommended
Approval Date/
Vote by HRC
18
French St.
9:0
(Brown
House)
8. 2015-267 Alejandro
2015-
2204 N. Ross
11/5/15
Martinez &
19
St.
9:0
Summer
(King House)
Taylor
9. 2015-268 Patrick &
2015-
2436 N.
11/5115
Lisha Flavin
20
Riverside Dr.
9:0
(Ault House)
10. 2015-269 Jaco &
2015-
1810 N.
11/5/15
Amanda
21
Greenleaf St.
9:0
Broekhuizen
(Greenwalk
Casazza
House)
11. 2015-270 Lee & Leeta
2015-
2002 N.
1115/15
Wilhite
22
Victoria Dr.
9:0
(Park/St.
Jaques
House)
12. 2015-271 Reginald
2015-
1308 N.
11/5/15
Durant & Lori
23
Baker St.
9:0
Whalen
(Axeworthy
House)
13. 2015-272 Ashley
2015-
2421 N.
11/5/15
Phillips &
24
Heliotrope Dr.
8:0 (McLoughlin
Brandon
(Reid House)
abstained)
Blanke
14. 2015-273 Marty
2015-
1816 N. Ross
11/5/15
McNamara/
25
St.
9:0
McNamara
(Cope House)
Family Trust
15. 2015-274 Joseph Gerda
2015-
2215 N. Ross
11/5115
Jr. & Kim
26
St.
9:0
Payne
(Spruance
House)
25B. AGMT NO. 2015-275 - SECONDARY
INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
AND ACCESS SERVICES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO.7,2D) - Finance &
Management Services
MOTION: Authorize the City
Manager
and Clerk of
the Council to
execute an agreement with Time
Warner Cable Business
Class, for
internet access services as a
means
to provide a secondary, high -
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availability backup internet access service for a term of one-year,
December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed
$24,816, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
Councilmember Martinez, noted for the record that item had been
discussed at the Development and Transportation Council Committee;
community has had opportunity to review issue before City Council
consideration.
Community Development Agency Executive Director Kelly Reenders
provided following presentation:
and refreshwayfinding sign
program
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approval
RTKL Wayfinding Recommendations
1. Stronger Directional System
Signage necessary to create cohesive link
between all districts and parking
2. Creation of District Brand
Establish stronger district boundaries and
differentiation
3. Gateway Signage
• Establish Downtown entry point signage
RTKL Wayffinding Recommendations
Survey Results (Visitors, Businesses, Workers)
Finding parking is challenging. Need better
signage to guide to parking lots and structures
Need Gateway element for arrivals in Downtown
Businesses and visitors are very interested in
District designations. (Out of 25 businesses
surveyed, 23 said District designations are
important to their business)
Better pedestrian signage
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Community Feedback
1. Parking Signage is a Top Priority
2. Need to Recognize Calle Cuatro, East
End and West End to Enhance
Districting
3. Need Focus on Pedestrian Signage
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Councilmember Martinez, noted that some members of the community
were concerned about the designations such as museum designation
district and east end and west end pedestrian signs; is City Council
symbolically approving the designation by approving proposed action?
branding should be considered soon; requested pedestrian signs for Calle
Cuatro Plaza.
Executive Director Reender noted that City Council has opportunity to add
more pedestrian and vehicular signs — is beginning start of signs.
Councilmember Martinez note that City Council make a commitment to
Wellness Corridor- need to include pedestrian markers.
City Manager Cavazos, noted that Calle Cuatro designation available with
surplus funding in the amount of $25,000.
Councilmember Benavides, opined that signs need to make it as easy as
possible to park and use signs as point of reference, identify historical
sites and significant assets in our community.
Councilmember Amezcua, commented that branding to be considered
separately.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, asked if this was practical approach to
navigating the Downtown; concerned that signs appear to identify districts
- should be directional only; need to keep signs subtle and generic.
Councilmember Reyna, indicated that streetcar project coming and
wayfinding signs are timely.
Councilmember Martinez, requested consideration of a friendly
amendment to the motion to remove Museum, East End and West End
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25D.
District signs and consider at a later time; move forward with Plaza Calle
Cuatro pedestrian marker.
Councilmember Tinajero, need to keep history and balance in wayfinding
signs; motion to approve staff recommendation.
Councilmember Benavides, seconded motion and added that concept of
wellness district important to capture.
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement with AD/S Companies for an amount not to exceed
$321,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery
cost of $472,480.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Councilmember Martinez, thanked Police Chief and staff for commitment
to enhance security.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Siemens, Inc. for Professional Services
(to include procurement and installation) of the City's Video Security
System Enhancements in the Historic Downtown District, and Santa
Ana Police Detention Facility, for the period December 2, 2015
through November 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $1,377,493
plus a 10% contingency ($137,750) for a total amount not to exceed
$1,515,243, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25E. AGMT NO. 2015-278 - ONLINE POLICE REPORT SYSTEM
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3A) - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a three-year agreement with Coplogic, Inc, for the period of
November 12, 2014 to November 11, 2017 for $17,063 a year, for a
three year total of $51,189, plus a $5,000 contingency for a total
amount not to exceed $56,189, subject to non -substantive changes
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25F. AGMT NO. 2015-279 - ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION SYSTEM
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 5A) -Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with GeoSpatial Technologies, Inc., for the
period of December 16, 2015 through December 15, 2016, with two -
one year options in an amount not to exceed $20,898 plus a $5,000
contingency for a total amount not to exceed $25,898, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25G. AGMT NO. 2015-280 - DONATION AGREEMENT WITH CHARITABLE
VENTURES OF ORANGE COUNTY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) - City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County for
a one-time donation amount of $1,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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25H. AGMT NO. 2015-281 - SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES —
CONFLICT COUNSEL ON TORT DEFENSE CASES {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 7, 3B} — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a three-year agreement, expiring December 1, 2018, with
Jones & Mayer, a professional law corporation subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for legal services at the specified rates, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIVARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-21 TO ALLOW A TYPE 21
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR DOLLAR
GENERAL STORE LOCATED AT 1445 SOUTH MAIN STREET - STEVE
RAWLINGS, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 9,
2015, by a vote of 6-0 (Verino absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015-21.
31 B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-18 AND VARIANCE NO. 2015-
09 TO ALLOW DRIVE -THROUGH WINDOW SERVICE AND A
REDUCTION IN PARKING FOR TWO COMMERCIAL PADS AT 1330
EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET - VENTUREPOINT DEVELOPMENT,
APPLICANT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 9,
2015, by a vote of 6-0 (Verino absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015-18 as conditioned and Variance No. 2015-09 as
conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A. ESTABLISH A HOTEL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 3C) - Community Development Agency
Matter continued for consideration 30 days from the November 3, 2015
City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Continue consideration of item to the January 19, 2016 City Council
meeting, at the request of staff.
55B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN PERTAINING TO NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,1 AND 5,11 - Personnel Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-066 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026
TO AMEND THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO PROVIDE PAY INCREASES FOR EIGHT
PART TIME TITLES, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE
MINIMUM WAGE LAW, AND TO AMEND THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2015-2016
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR
CONTROL {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
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Cecilia Aguinaga, highlighted accomplishments as appointed member of
the Orange County Vector Control.
Councilmember Reyna, requested matter be tabled to request applications
from interested members of the community.
Councilmember Martinez, clarified that regional board seats would show
deference to the City Council, but this specific seat would be opened to
the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked OC Vector Control board member
Cecilia Aguinaga for service and asked that she continue to serve until
position considered by the City Council.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the January 19, 2016
City Council meeting and open application process to seek interest
from the community.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65A. CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL CREDIT ANALYSIS & POTENTIAL
ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY RESERVE FUNDING FOR SANTA ANA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (SARTC) SCHEDULE
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2d) - City Manager's Office, Finance
Management Services and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt the Credit Analysis Schedule as well as the timeline
prior to taking action to fund the Santa Ana Regional Transportation
Center improvements using Economic Uncertainty Reserve Funds.
Staff will request specific action at a future City Council Meeting to
make any changes necessary to the Economic Uncertainty Reserve
Fund Policy if credit rating analysis is favorable.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
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Sarmiento (6)
NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65B. APPROVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Approve the Budget Calendar for fiscal year 2016-2017.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
75A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DEFINE SEWER LATERAL OWNERSHIP (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
1 B) -Public Works Agency
Legal Notice published in The Notice (LASOC) on November 20, 2015.
MOTTON: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2887 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 39, ARTICLE III
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SEWER
FACILITIES
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
80A. AGMT NO. 2015-282 - AMENDMENT TO JOSEPH HOUSE LOAN
AGREEMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COVENANTS WITH
MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MERCY
HOUSE TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
31 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO.5, 3)
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to Joseph House loan agreement and
affordable housing covenants with Mercy House Transitional Living
Centers to include both transitional housing and permanent housing
with supportive services for the Joseph House Project located at 210
E. 16th Street, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Tinajero, Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:33 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:34 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Reported that Orange County Fire Authority responded to large fire on
November 28, 2015; handled with no injuries reported.
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90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Requested meeting be adjourned in memory of slain Police Officer
Ricardo Galvez from City of Downey;
• Reported that Southern California Association of Governments
releasing the Draft 2016-2040 Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS) Plan; City to
review and submit comments by early Spring; and
• Reported attendance at NALEO Safety Infrastructure Summit in San
Antonio; highlighted cyber security as it pertains to infrastructure.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Commented on preparation efforts by the Orange County Sanitation
District on the anticipated El Nino storms;
• Commented on success of ESports Competition; scholarship
opportunities are also available;
• Congratulated Segestrom High School for having all Fall sports win the
championships and advancing to playoffs; water polo won CIF
championship;
• Thanked elected officials and staff for the hard work and moving City
forward; and
• Remarked on recent boxing match by Miguel Coto and Canelo
Alvarez; also, congratulated Ronny Rios for hometown win.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Reported that he attended New Deal in Washington DC; need to
leverage relationships on National boards to highlight City progress;
and
• Hope all had a nice Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Congratulated Councilmember Tinajero for receiving the Golden Bell
recipient at California School Board Conference to inspiring students;
and
• Thanked Orange County Fire Authority for efforts on recent fire.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all to conserve water; water wise in anticipation of El Nino and
review home insurance policy;
• Announced upcoming Tamale Competition to be held on December
12th;
• Excited about ESports Arena in Santa Ana; first in North America;
major upcoming industry; and
• Urged all to shop in Santa Ana
Councilmember Benavides:
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• Asked all to sign up for MySantaAna application on phone to report
graffiti;
• Encouraged all to visit City's website and sign up to receive calendar
and event announcements;
• Tamale contest to be held at Plaza Navidena on December 121h- will
include pinata, Santa Claus and other festivities; and
• Asked all to support local economy by shopping local and in Santa
Ana;
Mayor Pulido:
• Noted that Streetcar coming soon; asked staff to consider kiosk in
Downtown with vision and to create excitement about the project;
• Requested staff review dual flush toilets as a means to conserve
water; and
• Adjourned in Memory of Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galves and
Jay Meehan.
ADJOURNED - 8:00 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 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
Downey Police Officer, Ricardo Galvez
and
James "Jay" Meehan
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Maria Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Mater Del High School Parking Structure Project
• Community Engagement Plan
• General Plan Update
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