HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-06MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 6, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:13 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO
BRETT E. FRANKLIN
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Jerry Gusman, Senior Plan Check Engineer
25 Years of Service
Angi Nguyen, Supervising Librarian
30 Years of Service
Dennis Stueland, Fire Captain
30 Years of Service
Amelia "Mellie" Clark, Police Investigative
Specialist
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Mothers Against
Drunk Driving, Orange County Chapter President Paul Gonsalves, to recipients of the
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Deuce Award: Corporal Brett Nelson, Corporal Edward
Hernandez, and Officer Rich Zembrzuski.
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to iOye! 97.5
and Gallo Giro for their participation and sponsorship of the iOye! Adopt-A-Park Project
Clean-up at El Salvador Park.
Proclamation by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to Myra Cruz of Saint Joseph Ballet for
twenty years of exceptional service to the Santa Ana community and for the creation of
a scholarship program that promotes the desire to succeed both artistically and
scholastically.
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Mr. Chongge Vang for
his active participation in providing support to his fellow immigrant community and upon
being honored with the "Vision in America" award.
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Peter
Mangosing and the members of the Kenjutsuryu Karate Federation for their outstanding
accomplishments in the 2003 Karate-do International Championships.
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCiLMEMBER CHRISTY to the
parents of the Santa Ana City Swim Team members for their outstanding fundraising
and contribution efforts.
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBERS SOLORIO AND GARCIA to John
White for his generosity and unwavering commitment to the Santa Ana community.
Special Presentation - Armstrong Ranch, presented by Vince Fregoso, Senior
Planner, Planning and Building Agency
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council to Edmund X. Martinez, Youth Commission
(Alternate Member)
CONSENTCALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Mayor Pulido requested that item 11 .A. be pulled for separate discussion
Councilmember Christy requested that items 20.A. and 31.A. be pulled for separate
discussion
· Councilmember Christy requested to be recorded as a "No" vote on item 31.C.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Gamia
AIvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
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
MINUTES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
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Placed on flint reading at the September 15, 2003 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-0 vote (Franklin absent)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Repo~er on September 19,
2003.
Motion: Continue maffer to November 3, 2003 City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvamz
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CONSENT CALENDAR
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT OCTOBER 1, 2003
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission
Vacancies Ward
Cable Television Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Personnel Board
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
1 5
1 Sr. Tenant
1 6
1 1
3 1,4and 6
7
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Library
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Expired Term Ward
2 2 and 6
1 2
_3 1,4, and 6
6
APPOINTMENTS
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Frank Acosta to the Cable Television Advisory Board, recommended by
Councilmember Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative for a full-term
expiring November 30, 2004.
Chades L. Dobson to the Personnel Board, recommended by
Councilmember Garcia as the Ward 6 representative for a partial term
expiring on November 30, 2006.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act.
Council Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the
Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City
Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A.
through 15.C.)
15.A.
15.B.
Council Meeting Agendas Meeting Date Posted
City Council Agenda 9/15/03 9/10/03
Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Agenda
9/15/03 9/12/03
Time
3:00 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
15.C.
Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time
Technology Committee-Special Meeting
9/25/03 9/22/03 3:15 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.F.)
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
16.E.
16.F.
Honoree Date
"Taco Hunt" Recognition 09/17/03
2003 Women of Vision Awards 09/17/03
Sister Gloria Salgado - 50th Anniversary - Religious Life 09/20/03
First United Methodist Church - 130t~ Anniversary 09/21/03
Carlos Bustamante - Santa Ana Kiwanis Club President 09/24/03
Lupus Race for Life 10/01/03
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: 1. Approve settlements.
Oliver Lofton vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB #ANA 0366610 compromise
and release in the amount of $42,500
Robert Chavez vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB #'s ANA 0293873, ANA
0320363, AHM 0098480 compromise and release in the amount of
$25,000
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19.B.
19.C.
Motion:
19.D.
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Philip Cruz vs. the City of Santa Ana, ANA 322488 compromise and
release in the amount of $40,000
2. Approve appointment of Phillip Garcia as the new Fire Chief,
Santa Ana Fire Department (Councilmember Christy voted no)
EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
PLAQUES IN CITY PARKS
Adopt a policy establishing criteria for installing plaques in city
parks.
CANCELLATION OF OCTOBER 20, 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Approve cancellation of regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of
October 20, 2003 and excuse all members.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-081 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to execute a grant award agreement with the California Office
of Traffic Safety
2. Approve Appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-040 - Accepting the California
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS); California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign
Grant in the amount of $49,458.00 in the OTS California Seat Belt
Compliance Campaign Program revenue account and appropriating the
same amount into the Police Department's OTS California Seat Belt
Compliance Campaign Program expenditure account.
MOTION: Christy
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
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CONSENTCALENDAR
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22 F.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 99-022 - LEASING OF PASSENGER/UTILITY VEHICLES -
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Amend the contracts with Guaranty Chevrolet for
48-month closed-end leases of five passenger/utility vehicles by
$14,730.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 01-110 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY
Motion:
1. Amend the contract with Pak West Paper and Packaging to
increase the aggregate limit by $5,000.00 for janitorial supplies for
an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00
2. Renew the contracts for janitorial supplies for a one-year period
in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $62,597.00 with:
Gale Supply Co.
Waxie Sanitary Supply
22.C.
SPEC. NO. 01-120 - TOWING - FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contracts for the towing of City owned
and City leased vehicles for a one-year period, for a total annual
aggregate amount not-to-exceed $60,000.00 with the following:
Vendor:
Ben Warner's Garage
J & R Towing
MetroPro Road Services/Santa Ana Towing
Country City Towing, Inc.
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Anaheim
22.D.
SPEC. NO. 03-073 - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Beard Electric for the purchase
and installation of a Programmable Logic Controller in an amount not to
exceed $20,172.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.E.
SPEC. NO. 03-079 - MAGNETIC FLOW METERS - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY ~ Award a contract to Badger Meter Inc. for magnetic flow
meters in the amount of $17,563.25 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
22.F.
SPEC. NO. 03-080 - STAKE BED DUMP TRUCK - Award a contract to
West Covina Motors. Inc. d/b/a Clippinger Chevrolet Oldsmobile for the
purchase of one stake bed dump truck in the amount not to exceed
$38,366.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE~ REHABILITATION~ IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. PROJECT NO. 1910 - WINDSOR VILLAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD
Motion: 1. Relieve Orion Contracting, inc. of their bid in an amount of
$136,399.00
Award a contract to Elite Bobcat Service Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an
estimated amount of $153,678.65
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $193,000.00 - Public Works Agency
23.B.
Motion:
PROJECT NO. 8674 - CIVIC CENTER DIRECTIONAL SlGNAGE
Award a contract to Pete & Sons Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices and add-on
alternate one, in an estimated amount of $55,056.06
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $65,500.00 - Public Works Agency
23.C.
Motion:
PROJECT NO. 04-1000 2003-04 OMINBUS
REPLACEMENT
CONCRETE
1. Award a contract to Elite Bobcat Service, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an
estimated amount of $398,224.50
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $497,700.00 - Public Works Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.G.)
25.A.
AGMTS NO. 2003-211 & 2003-212 - IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-
SCHOOL YOUTH - Extensions to the existing agreements with Taller San
Jose Tech and Santa Ana Unified School District under the Workforce
Investment Act Youth grant - Community Development Agency
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-213 - BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Amendment to the agreement with Vandorpe Chou Associates Inc. for
construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 -
Planning and Building Agency
25.C.
AGMT NO. 2003-214 - SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES - With
Houston Harris PCS Inc. for television inspection of sanitary sewers for an
amount not to exceed $300,000.00 - Public Works Agency
25.D.
AGMT NO. 2003-215 - ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND
TESTING - With Leighton Consulting Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00 -
Public Works Agency
25. E.
AGMT NO. 2003-216 - JAIL COUNSELING SERVICES - With the
Orange County Department of Education to provide counseling services
for jail inmates in an amount not to exceed $9,620 - Police Department
25.F.
AGMT NO. 2003-217 - OFFICE SPACE - Two-year lease extension, with
an option to extend the lease for one additional year, at a renewal rate of
$3,329.96 per month, for the office space located next to the Fire
Department at 1415-1417 South Broadway - Public Works Agency, Fire
Department and Finance and Management Services Agency
25.G.
AGMT NO. 2003-218 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - With Bentley
Systems, Inc. under the contract with the California Department of
General Services for software maintenance and technical support of
specialized engineering software in the amount not to exceed $54,000.00
- Public Works Agency
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
29.A.
ACCEPT DONATION OF A COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Police Department
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Authorize the acceptance of a donation of new computer and
software for t he Santa Ana C itywide Community Oriented Policing
group to be used by the Police Department District Investigations
Section
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
Motion:
31.B.
To allow the after-hours operation of a retail pharmacy/drive-through
between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. seven days a week at
2330 South Main Street.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 22, 2003 by a 7-0 vote
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-20 as conditioned
Applicant: CVS Pharmacy
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Christy
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-19 - 525 NORTH CABRILLO
PARK DRIVE, SUTIE 150
To allow a professional trade school at 525 North Cabrillo Park Drive,
Suite #150, in the Professional zoning district
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission September
22, 2003 by a 7-0 vote
Applicant: American Behavioral Studies
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Motion:
31 .C.
Motion:
31.D.
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-19 as conditioned.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-22 - 1821 EAST NEWPORT
CIRCLE
To construct a 60 foot cellular mono-palm at 1821 East Newport Cimle
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission September
22, 2003 by a 7:0 vote
Applicant: AT&T Wireless
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-22 as conditioned.
Councilmember Christy voted "No" on item 31.C.
WILSHIRE SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PLAN
Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review
No. 2003-179 for the Wilshire Square Neighborhood Traffic Plan.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
Motion:
55.A.
Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest due to the fact
that his business is located within the Business Improvement
District (BID) and left the room; Councilmember Christy also
declared a potential conflict of interest because a banking entity
associated with her employer is located within the BID
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN
SANTAANA EVENTS, INC.
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-078 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana appointing the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission as the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board; authorizing the creation of a
BID advisory committee related to security and maintenance in the BID
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
area; and declaring the City Council's intent to limit BID activities to
security and maintenance thereby reducing the annual BID assessment
by 50 percent.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare, and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-219 - With Downtown Santa Ana Events, Inc.
pertaining to the distribution of Fiestas of the Americas event funds. -
Community Development Agency
Raoul F. Silva ,Manuel Pena, Eisa Gomez, Michael Macres, Erin
Prangley, Samuel Romero, and Frank Palmer spoke in opposition to the
proposed resolution and in opposition to continuation of the Business
Improvement District.
Dr. Art Lomeli addressed the council in support of the proposed
resolution.
Council discussion ensued.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Garcia, Solorio (4)
NOES: Franklin (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy, Pulido (2)
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:37 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:48 P.M. WTH ALL
SEVEN MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORTS
65.A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) TO PROVIDE
TWO YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS
Motion: Receive and file:
As provided for under the California Government Code Section 20903 and
Section 7507, the City of Santa Ana intends to offer approximately 47
employees in the following classifications a two-year "Golden Handshake"
retirement credit as part of the budget reduction process for fiscal year
2003-2004:
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BUSlNESS CALENDAR
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Building Maintenance Technician
Custodian
Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator-Motor Sweeper
Equipment Operator-Street
Equipment Operator-Water
Maintenance Worker II
Park Maintenance Leader
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Park Maintenance Worker
Public Works Crew Leader
Senior Park Maintenance Supervisor
Street Maintenance Supervisor
Water Maintenance Supervisor
The amount determined by the system actuary will average $27,643.00
per applicant. - Personnel Services Agency
Dave Biondolillo, representing the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) addressed the Council and expressed support for offering
employees subject to layoff a two-year "Golden Handshake" retirement
credit; he further asked the Council to look at reducing part-time staff
before laying off full time positions
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Gamia
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-04 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2003-07 - 3503 South Harbor Boulevard
Continued from t he September 1 5, 2 003 City Council Meeting b y a 4-2
vote, (Alvarez and Bist voted no and Franklin absent)
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Motion:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
To allow the conversion of a concert theater to a chumh facility.
Planning Commission denied General Plan Amendment No. 2003-04 and
Amendment Application No. 2003-07 on August 11, 2003 by a vote of
4-1 (Nalle opposed, De La Torre absent, Mondo abstained)
Legal Notice published in the Oran.qe County Re.qister on September 5,
2003
Applicant: John Sanders
Receive and file inasmuch as the applicant has withdrawn
application.
MOTION: Christy
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
75.B.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002-02, AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2002-01, AND VARIANCE NO. 2002-04- 1302 EAST
FOURTEENTH STREET
To change the General Plan designation from General Commercial (GC)
to Low Density Residential (LR7), and the zoning designation from C5
(Arterial Commercial) to R1 (Single Family residence) in order to construct
a single-family residence at 1302 E. Fourteenth Street and allow a
reduction in the minimum lot size requirement.
Planning Commission denied General Plan Amendment No. 2002-02,
Amendment Application No. 2002-01, and Variance No. 2002-04 on
September 8, 2003 by a vote of 7-0
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Re.qister on September 19,
2003
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Cindy Nelson
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No written Communication
Daniel Wildish ,Attorney representing the applicant, addressed Council in
support of the amendment application and variance; public hearing closed.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-079 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana denying the request to amend the general plan, denying the
request to amend the land use designation, and denying Variance No.
2002-04 for the property located at 1302 East Fourteenth Street
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.C.
APPEAL NO. 2003-05 (VARIANCE NO. 2003-03) - 1811 NORTH
HELIOTROPE
Filed by various surrounding property owners to appeal the decision of the
Planning Commission which approved the issuance of Variance No. 2003-
03 to allow a reduction in the side yard and prevailing front yard at 1811
North Heliotrope in the R1 Zone.
Planning Commission approved Variance No. 2003-03 on September 8,
2003 by a 5-2 vote (Leo and Sinclair opposing).
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Re.q ster on September 26,
2003.
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Cindy Nelson
Written Communication received by the Clerk of the Council from Mason
Nakamura in opposition to the Planning Commission action approving the
variance for this project.
Eric Saline, applicant, requested to speak last on this matter
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Edward Tornell, David A. Karos, Lewis Janowsky, Ray Smith, and William
Farris opposed the granting of a variance for the property at 1811
Heliotrope; Howard Kieffer, spoke in support of the proposed variance.
Eric Saline and Sherry Stanislow, applicants, noted that if the variance was
not approved by the City Council, the out of pocket costs would be over
several thousand dollars; public hearing closed
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pulido suggested that the Council
consider approving a partial variance. Members discussed the merits of
different alternatives. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin suggested that the matter
be continued thirty days to allow an opportunity for City Staff, the applicant
and the neighbors to reach a compromise solution.
Motion: Continue matter to November 3, 2003 City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: AIvarez
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 10:20 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:22 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dave Lopez addressed the Council relative to his opposition to the
construction of the Little Saigon Monument sign on Harbor Boulevard,
Robert Banuelos thanked Councilmembers Alvarez and Garcia for
assisting the neighborhood in working with City staff in addressing the
neighborhood's concerns relative to the Newhope Street redevelopment
project
Alma Ramirez expressed several concerns relative to housing
John Wesson thanked the Council for working with the neighborhoods in
cleaning up Harbor Boulevard
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90.B.
COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
· Noted that he had been approached by several businesses on Harbor
relative to cleaning up the boulevard and thanked staff for addressing
the issues
· Thanked Public Works staff for working with the Newhope
neighborhood relative to parking concerns
· Thanked the community for supporting Casa de Salud
· Reminded all registered voters to vote in the state election to be held
on October 7, 2003.
Councilmember Solorio
· Urged residents to vote on October 7, 2003
· Thanked staff for assisting in making the Fiestas de las Americas a
very successful event
· Thanked Deputy City Manager Cindy Nelson and her Code
Enforcement staff for their enforcement efforts on Harbor Boulevard
Councilmember Christy
· Reminded all residents that the October 7, 2003 election was an
historic election and urged all registered voters to cast their ballots
· Asked the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency to look at ways to advertise that events such as
weddings and corporate parties may be held at the Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park; she asked that such information be included on the
City's website
· Congratulated the Discovery Science Center on the success of their
fundraiser held last weekend, and also congratulated the students
from the Orange County High School of the Arts that performed at this
event
Noted that she attended a very good event sponsored by the Sons of
Italy in honor of Columbus day; she noted that the Orange County High
School of the Arts Opera program just received a $5,000 scholarship
from the Italian government
Councilmember Bist
· Reported that signs have been installed in the street in the 1400 block
of Borchard in order to stop traffic from going south into the road
construction area on Edinger, however there are no reflectors on these
signs and they are very difficult to see at night; there have alreadybeen
incidents of motorists running into the signs; she asked staff to
investigate this condition
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COMMENTS
· Reported that the buses diverted from Main Street to Broadway during
the road construction work on Main Street caused considerable
damage to Broadway; she asked staff to look into this situation
· Announced that the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society was
sponsoring its annual Cemetery Tour on October 25, 2003 at the Santa
Ana Cemetery
Cou ncilmember Alvarez
· Reminded residents that the Washington Square concert was being
held on Saturday, October 11,2003
· Encouraged residents to volunteer to help clean up Salvador Park
· Cautioned all drivers to drive carefully especially during the upcoming
holiday season starting with Halloween on Friday, October 31,2003
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
· Requested that the cable company be asked to re-run the Public
Service Announcement on technology featuring Councilmembers Bist
and Alvarez
· Congratulated the Santa Ana Unified School District and district staff
for the recent groundbreaking for Segerstrom High School
· Reminded residents to vote on October 7, 2003
· Reported that the ceremony held at the Orange County Court House
earlier today honoring local hero Army Specialist Robert Acosta was
very moving; Robert was serving in Iraq and lost an arm and leg and
suffered other serious injuries while diverting a hand grenade from
other soldiers.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:55 P,M.
ADJOURNMENT- 11:16 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 336 OCTOBER 6, 2003