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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13B - COUNCIL CMTE REPORTS 8 8 8 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT/CODE ENFORCEMENT Meeting Minutes February 24, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 6:38 p.m. in Room 831 of City Hall. ATTENDANCE The following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Bist and Alberta Christy Staff present were: Stephen G. Harding, Executive Director/Planning and Building Agency; Ken Adams, Assistant Director/Planning and Building Agency; Bruce Dunams, Community Preservation Manager; Sergio Klotz, Senior Planner; Jim Ross, Executive Director/Public Works Agency; George Alvarez, City Engineer; Joe Fletcher, City Attorney; and Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 23, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING AND OCTOBER 28, 2003 CANCELLATION Approved by a vote of 2:0 2. HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS Sergio Klotz provided the Committee a summary of the City of Santa Ana's process regarding Home Occupation Permits (HOP's). Mr. Klotz provided the Committee information regarding the approval, hearing and revocation process pertaining to home occupations. Mr. Klotz stated that the coordination between Business Licensing and the HOP process has not been a problem. The Committee discussed issues pertaining to: (1) the enforcement of unpermitted commercial vehicles on residential properties; and (2) the necessity for the City to continue to communicate with the neighborhoods regarding unpermitted businesses. 3. VENDING TRUCK UPDATE Mr. Dunams presented an outline of a preliminary enforcement program pertaining to vending trucks. The preliminary enforcement program would include the designation of certain portions of public streets as approved vending locations. Mr. Dunams, Mr. Adams, the Committee and members of the community discussed the current impacts vending trucks have on parkways, private property and the City's neighborhoods in general. Mr. Dunams explained that the regulation of mobile vending is primarily through the State of California's Vehicle Code. Mr. Dunams further explained that the regulation of vending trucks would require the cooperation of the mobile vendors themselves. The Committee and members of the public discussed the necessity to develop a program that would lessen the impact of vending trucks on the City's communities. The Committee directed staff to come back in 60 days with a more defined plan that would include a list of potential vending locations, the method of enforcement and preliminary cost estimates to implement and maintain the program. 138-1 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Various members of the public expressed the desire to improve the communication between the City and the neighborhoods. The Committee discussed the importance of continuing the open dialogue that currently exists and improve upon the process as necessary COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None 5. 6. iTEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Vending Truck Ordinance Update 7. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 ADJOURNMENT - 8:13 P.M. þÆ¡/J,' Stephen G. Hardírlg Executive Director Planning & Building Agency S:Council CommlNICE CC/NICE Minutes 02.24..()4 Neighborhood ImprovemertUCode Enforcement Council Committee Minutes 2 February 24, 2004 138-2 8 8 8 CITY OF SANTA ANA PARK DEVELOPMENT/JOINT USE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE March 9, 2004 MINUTES The meeting was convened at 5:50 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831, The following Council Members were present: Jose Solorio Mike Garcia Council Member absent: Claudia Alvarez Staffs present were: Joe Fletcher, City Attorney Gerardo Mouet, Assistant Director, PRCSA Ron Ono, Park PlanninglDesign Mgr., PRCSA Mike Lopez, Park Superintendent, PRCSA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION ITEM: Minutes of January 6, 2004 meeting were approved as submitted. 2. STATUS ON THE DAN YOUNG YOUTH AND ADULT SOCCER FIELD Staff presented a schedule on the 1) Re-Iamping of soccer fields #2 and #3, 2) Construction of the Dan Young Youth Synthetic Turf Field, 3) Construction schedule of synthetic turf installation on one ofthe adult soccer field, 4) Construction schedule of the two ball fields and soccer field #4 & #5. ACTION ITEM: . Schedule a groundbreaking event and a ribbon-cutting event for the Youth Soccer Field. 3. POCKET SOCCER FIELDS Due to the increasing demand for more soccer fields and the limited amount of open space in Santa Ana, a request was made to look into the possibility of installing mini-soccer fields. Staff sent out a survey to 27 Orange County cities, requesting information on mini-soccer fields. Ofthe 27 cities, 16 cities responded to the survey. Four cities (Garden Grove, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and Rancho Santa Margarita) indicated they have mini- soccer fields and the rest indicated there is no interest for mini-soccer fields. Other factors need to be considered prior to establishing a mini-soccer field, Is the park large enough to lose passive open space for this sport activity, do we have sufficient parking, is the park facility being over used for active sports vs. passive open space, is this additional activity going to be accepted by the neighborhood? Two possible sites were discussed. Proposal needs to be discussed with the soccer organization along with establishing a new fee for mini -soccer fields. 138-3 4. FOOD CONCESSION STAND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL On January 23, 2004, two Request for Proposals were released for providing food services at I) Santa Ana Stadium and 2) Dan Young Soccer Complex. Four vendors attended the mandatory meeting at the Santa Ana Stadium to provide food services out of the existing concession building. Three vendors attended the mandatory meeting at Dan Young Soccer Complex to provide food services through a vending vehicle. Proposals are due on March 17th for the Stadium and March lOth for the Soccer Complex. Proposals will be evaluated by a committee and submitted to the City Council for award. 5. YOUTH FIELD USAGE FEE SURVEY Staff sent out a survey to 34 Park and Recreation Agencies in Orange County of which 31 agencies responded. Of the 31 cities that responded 25 cities indicated they charged youth sports organization for field usage. Twelve cities charge by the hour and 13 charge in different methods. The fees varied from $1.00 per hour to $20,00 per hour without lights and $3.00 to $30.00 per hour with lights. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency are proposing a fee for Youth Field Usage in FY 04/05. The fees will still be the lowest in Orange County. The proposed rates without lights are $1.50 per hour for residents and $4.50 per hour for non-residents. The proposed fee with lights is $5.00 per hour for residents and $8.00 per hour for non-residents, 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS . None 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS . Provide status on the Golden Boy contract and is there any additional interest? 8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: . Update on the Pepsi Contract . Policy/issue on Operation of the Dan Y oung Youth Soccer Field . Status ofthe Golden Boy Contract 9. NEXT MEETING: May 4, 2004-5:45p.m. City Hall, Room 831 Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. ~ Jon "Rip" Ribble Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency City Council Committee on Park Development/Joint Use Facilities - Minutes 2 March 9, 2004 138-4 8 8 8 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT MINUTES March 17,2004 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7:25 a.m, in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE City Council Committee members present: Council member Claudia Alvarez, Council member Lisa Bist and Council member Jose Solorio, Staff members present: Community Development Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Executive Director Ex1ernal Affairs Jill Arthur, Downtown Development Manager Matt Lamb, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Projects Manager Mary Gonzalez, Redevelopment Assistant Danell Mercado, Cpl. Carol Leiva, and Project Manager Vicki Uehli. Community members present: Alma Marquez and Rosa Penaflor AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 18, 2004 Action: The minutes were approved 3:0 2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Alvaro Nunez reported that Notices of Violation continue to be issued in the Downtown and South Main areas. The Notice of Violation for awnings on the Otis Building will be enforced and investigation of signage on Broadway will continue. Staff will pursue removing flags along the bike trail and illegal banners. 138-5 3. O.C. MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY Cpl. Leiva reported that the Police Department had received only two calls in the last three months for the Mental Health Facility at 2416 S, Main. The facility is a legal use of the property and has obtained all the necessary City permits, The City had previous litigation with this group, which resulted in their move to the current location. Alma Marquez spoke regarding the impact of the facility on the surrounding community and businesses. She also did a survey in conjunction with Monroe School regarding complaints of students going to and from school. Staff was requested to investigate the concentration of similar uses in the area and identify other locations throughout the City with outpatient mental health facilities including group homes. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING BANNERS ON S. MAIN STREET Council member Solorio led a brief discussion on a banner program for South Main Street between First and Warner and requested that staff initiate a banner design. It was also requested that staff plot locations for the banners and to meet with the Merchants Association for additional input. 5. PROJECT UPDATES a) SWC First and Main Streets - Caribou has indicated they will be applying for an ABC license within the next two weeks with a tentative opening of July 4, They are currently grading the vacant lot; however, they have not obtained the proper permits, b) City Place West - The project is in the Site Plan Review process, c) YMCA - Staff continues to work with developers on various proposals for the building. Maintenance of the building is progressing, . d) Court of Appeals - A recent letter from the Mayor was distributed promoting Santa Ana as the preferred location for the Court. e) 4th Street Pushcart Status - Matt Lamb continues to work with the seven vendors for final design approval before going into production, Once this is achieved, staff will pursue consensus on uniforms and operations. f) Sav-On Lofts - Cal State Fullerton is meeting with the developer regarding management of the loft units. Staff is also looking into improvements to the OCCCA wall adjacent to the building. City Council Committee on Main Street Development - Minutes 2 March 17, 2004 138-6 8 8 8 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - Committee members requested that Staff investigate moving the meeting time to early evening. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS . a.c. Mental Health Facility further update . South Main Banner Design . Sycamore Garage landscaping 8. NEXT MEETiNG - April 21, 2004 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m. to April 21, 2004. Joh . eekstin Re rding Secretary Community Development Agency JPRllf City Council Committee on Main Street D~velopment - Minutes 3 March 17, 2004 138-7