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Home My WebLink About2004-09-07 8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 6:22 P.M. ATTENDANCE: Council members present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tern CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY MIKE GARCIA JOSE SOLORIO 8 STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager, JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council INVOCATION Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 20 Years of Service Raymond Cosper, Zoo Keeper II Mark McDermott, Fire Captain 25 Years of Service Mary Lou Gomez, Communications Service Officer 30 Years of Service Marco Zavala, Police Officer PRESENTATIONS Special Presentation - Vector Control District, presented by Fred Bella, Santa Ana Vector Control Representative and Mike Hertz, Director of Public Information and Government Affairs 8 Recognition by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN recognizing the volunteers of Camp DEFY (Drug Education For Youth) and their efforts in conducting the drug education week at Camp Pendleton CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 275 SEPTEM BER 7, 2004 PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Nora Fernandez for her work with the "Cuentos en Espanol" Program at the Newhope Library Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Michelle Esquivel for being the first woman in California Community College history to win a state singles tennis championship while concurrently enrolled in High School Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to the Orange County companies that contributed to the Santa Ana Fire Department Auto Extrication training held in March, 2004 Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the Santa Ana Karate Club for their excellence in Nationals Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Habitat for Humanity for having received the Gold Nugget Award for their Project Opportunity Blitz Build Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the South Coast Apartment Association and the Orange County Community Housing Corporation for their participation of the Home makeover for the Mares Family Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to the first place swimmers of the Water Olympics at Santa Ana High School Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ recognizing the efforts of Stop on Red Week, a national campaign to enforce drivers to stop at red lights. Councilmember Garcia left the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Item 18.A. pulled for public comment and separate discussion . Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido (5) . NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 276 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 CONSENT CALENDAR ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Garcia, Solorio (2) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. through 10.C.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16,2004 REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2004 10.B. 10.C. SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 26,2004 ORDINANCES SECOND READING 11.A AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2004-04 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2004-04 (COUNTY MAP NO. 16636) - 517 NORTH EUCLID STREET AND 5117 WEST FIFTH STREET Placed on first reading at the August 16, 2004 Council Meeting and approved by a 6-0 vote (Pulido absent) Published in the Orange County Reporter on August 20, 2004 Motion: Adopt an ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2659 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning the properties located at 517 North Euclid Street and 5117 West Fifth Street (AA No. 2004-04) from arterial commercial (C5) and two-family residence (R2) to single-family residence (R1) zoning district BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 277 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Cable Television Advisory Board 1 Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) 1 2 3&6 Library Board Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Youth Commission - Regular Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL NA 3&4 1 1 2 8 Sr. Tenant 4 4&6 Board/Commission Board of Parks & Recreation Expired Term .l 2 Ward 2&6 TOTAL APPOINTMENTS 13.8. APPOINTMENT Motion: Appoint Robert B. Claudio as a representative from the State of California Employment Development Department to the Santa Ana workforce Investment Board. 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. through 15.C.} (Items 15.A. 15.A. 15.B. 15.C. Council MeetinQ AQendas City Council Agenda Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda Special Meeting Agenda MeetinQ Date 8/16/04 8/16/04 8/26/04 Posted 8/12/04 8/13/04 8/25/04 Time 2:24 pm 5:05 pm 5:25 pm CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 278 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 CONSENT CALENDAR MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. Honoree Date 16.A. Elizabeth Ornelas- Academy of Business Leadership's Summer Program Habitat for Humanity-The 11th Habitat home in Santa Ana Water Olympics and Swim Team at Santa Ana High School Stop on Red Week 8/14/04 8/14/04 8/29/04 8/30/04 FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval. The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of this City Council meeting. 17.A. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 2003-188 -122 AND 124 EAST DYER ROAD Motion: Receive and file. 17.B. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 2002-206 -1230 SOUTH FLOWER STREET Motion: Receive and file. 18.A. HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION ON CHAPTER 3 APPEAL - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR APPLICANT ELSA GOMEZ Upon the advice from the Chief Assistant City Attorney, Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest due to the location of his business within the Downtown Business Improvement District and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin assumed the Chair. The Chief Assistant City Attorney further advised the Council that the City Manager and the City Attorney would not be present during consideration of this matter because the City Manager made the decision that is being appealed and the City Attorney defended that position. Elsa Gomez, Applicant addressed the Council and requested that the Council grant her appeal from the decision of the City Manager. Dave Lopez supported this position. Motion: Adopt hearing officer's proposed decision. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 279 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Garcia, Pulido (2) MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlements. Joe Vasquez vs. the City of Santa Ana, Case Numbers AHM 109690; 109691; 109692; 109693 disability stipulation of 52% Karl Beilby vs. the City of Santa Ana Claim# 03-2758, WCAB# AHM 0107601 compromise and release in the amount of $60,000 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING DEFY CAMP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-069 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with Orange County On Track 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-015 - Recognizing Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) grant funds in the amount of $12,270 and appropriate same into the Police Department Patrol Services overtime expenditure account. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 280 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR 8 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.M.) 22.A. 22.B. 8 22.C. 22.D. 22.E. 8 SPEC. NO. 02-110 -SAFETY SUPPLIES - Renew the contracts for a one- year period in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $28,077 with: Airgas Brenton Safety Calolympic Safety Equipment Direct Hart Healthcare Enterprises Inc. SPEC. NO. 02-111 - PAINT AND SUPPLIES - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the annual amounts as follows: Bidder: Vista Paint Corp. Griffin Ace Hardware Northtown Company Location: Cateqories: Fullerton B, C, E, F Santa Ana G Huntington Beach A Amou nt: $45,191 $10,050 $ 5,940 SPEC. NO. 02-124 VEHICLE PARTS - Renew the contracts for a one- year period, in the following annual amounts not to exceed: Annual Contract: $40,000 $60,000 $25,000 $15,000 Vendor: Power Chevrolet - Irvine Power Ford - Tustin Selman Chevrolet Showcase Chevrolet Location: Irvine Tustin Orange Westminster Brand: Chevrolet Ford Chevrolet Chevrolet SPEC. NO. 02-130 - SAFETY SHOES - Renew the contracts for a one- year period, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $48,000 with the following: Vendor: Industrial Shoe Co. I ron Age Corporation Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. Dee's Shoes, Inc. d/b/a Red Wing Shoes Location: Santa Ana Tustin City of Commerce Santa Ana Percent Discount: 15-20 5-33 25 20 SPEC. NO. 03-055 - BADGES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Sun Badge Company for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $11,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 281 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 22.F. CONSENT CALENDAR SPEC. NO. 04-012 - PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FIRE ALARM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE - Motion: 1. Authorize payment to Firemaster for fire alarm testing and maintenance in the amount of $28,617.34 22.G. 22.H. 22.1. 22.J. 2. Amend the contract with Firemaster for fire alarm testing and maintenance in the amount of $40,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 SPEC. NO. 04-090 - LOW VOLTAGE BATTERIES - Award a contract to Jeyco Products, Inc. for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $10,192.43 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-094 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS - Award contracts for waterworks fittings for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in the annual amounts as follows: Bidder: Location: Wells Supply Company Ferguson Waterworks Sand J Supply Co., Inc. National Waterworks, Inc. Cateqories: Santa Ana A Santa Ana C Santa Fe Springs B, E Corona D Amount: $18,060 $ 4,232 $ 2,102 $ 270 SPEC. NO. 04-097 - DIESEL EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Air Cleaning Systems, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $191,512 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-099 - INMATE PROPERTY STORAGE BAGS AND INSTITUTIONAL LAUNDRY BAGS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion: 1. Reject the bids for institutional laundry bags from HBD, Inc. and Bob Barker Company as nonresponsive to the specification. 22.K. 2. Award contracts for the purchase of inmate property storage bags and institutional laundry bags in amounts as follows: A TD-American Co. Leslee Scott, Inc. $4,708.68 $4,268.06 SPEC. NO. 04-100 RECONDITIONED MOTOROLA PAGERS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Vision Communications in an amount not to exceed $15,200 - Finance & Management Services Agency 282 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 22.L. 22.M. CONSENT CALENDAR SPEC. NO. 04-104 - LAUNDRY CHEMICALS - POLICE DEPARTMENT- Award a contract to Ecolab Incorporated, using the County of Ventura's contract with Ecolab Incorporated for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-105 - LIBRARY CATALOGING, PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS - LIBRARY - Award the contract with Brodart Company for a one-year period in the amount not to exceed $500,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency 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.I.) 25.A. 25.B. 8 25.C. 25.0. 25.E. 25.F. AGMT NO. 2004-178 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2004-04 - With Naomi Estrine for the structure located at 1720 North Poinsettia Street - Planning and Building Agency AGMT NO. 2004-179 - LEGAL SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with Gibbons & Conley increasing the hourly rate from $125 to $175 - City Attorney's Office AGMT NO. 2004-180 - GRANT CONSULTING SERVICES - With CitCom, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2004-181 - POLICE CONSULTING SERVICES - With DuChesne & Associates LLC, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2004-182 - LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE ART PANELS PROJECT - Execute Amendment No.1 to the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the construction of the Art Panels Project at The Depot - Public Works Agency HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 8 APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-016 - Accepting $200,000 in grant funds from the State Integrated Waste Management Board in revenue account and appropriating the funds to expenditure account to implement a household hazardous waste collection program. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 283 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2004-183 - With Curbside Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to collect and recycle household hazardous waste - Public Works Agency 25.G. AGMT NO. 2004-184 - FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 COOPERATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM - Execute an agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District for joint funding of sewer projects for an amount not to exceed $150,000 under the Cooperative Projects Program - Public Works Agency 25.H. AGMT NO. 2004-185 - LEGAL SERVICES - With the Law Firm of Haight Brown & Bonesteel, LLP with a maximum hourly rate of $200 - City Attorney's Office 25.1. AGMT NO. 2004-186 - LEGAL SERVICES - With Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP at the rate of $350 per hour - City Attorney's Office LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES 31.A. EXTENSION OF ENTITLEMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-12 AND VARIANCE NO. 2002-08 -1727 EAST DYER Filed by Ron Beard to request an extension of entitlements to allow the construction of a gas station/mini-market located at 1727 East Dyer. Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION 2004-070 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana extending Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-12 as conditioned and Variance No. 2002-08 as conditioned for one year for the property located at 1727 East Dyer TENTATIVE PARCELlTRACT MAPS 32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-03 (COUNTY PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-210) - 5322 WEST ROOSEVELT STREET Filed by Brandywine Development Corporation to subdivide the property into two parcels in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district at 5322 West Roosevelt Street. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 284 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-03 (County Map No. 2004-210) as conditioned. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. CALHOME PROGRAM APPLICATION Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Calhome Program; the execution of a standard agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Calhome Program MOTION: Bist SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Garcia (1) 55.B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-072 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds for the local agency grant program - 2004 under the Habitat Conservation Fund Program of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for habitat landscaping around Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive Center MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 285 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: BUSINESS CALENDAR Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) Garcia (1) 55.C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-073 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds from the Recreational/Trails Program MOTION: Bist VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Christy Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) Garcia (1) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR PETITION SIGNATURE VERIFICATION SERVICES 55.0. Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-075 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Clerk of the Council to reimburse the County of Orange for petition signature verification services related to the referendum petition for the One Broadway Plaza Project. Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 55F because a former business partner is a tenant in the proposed project site. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin stated that he would not participate in the discussion or vote on this item to avoid the appearance of a conflict since he had received contributions from CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 286 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 BUSINESS CALENDAR the applicant during his recent election campaign. Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin left the meeting and Councilmember Bist assumed the Chair. Ben Grabiel, Kim Payne Gerda, Claudio W. Gallegos, and John A. Barneich spoke in support of the referendum petition and adoption of the item. MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Solorio (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Franklin, Garcia, Pulido (3) PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-03 Filed by the City of Santa Ana to update the City's Airport Environs Element Recommended Action approved by the Planning commission at its June 14,2004 meeting by a vote of 7-0. Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 9, 2004 Continued from the July 19, 2004 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 Motion: Continue the matter indefinitely. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Garcia (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 287 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 75.B. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL NO. 2004-02 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2003-45 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION NO. 2003-47) - 924 NORTH LOWELL STREET (JOE LOWELL HOUSE Historic Resources Commission adopted a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application 2004-45 and Historic Register Categorization No. 2003-47 at its June 3, 2004 meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Schaefer opposed, Gartner, O'Callaghan absent, Lutz abstained Filed by Fernando Astran to appeal the decision of the Historic Resources Commission, which approved the placement and categorization of the structure, located at 924 North Lowell Street (Joe Lowell House) as a Key property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 23, 2004 and notices mailed. Continued from the August 2, 2004 City Council meeting by a vote of 5-0 (Christy absent and Alvarez conflict of interest) Councilmember Alvarez declared a potential conflict of interest on item 75B because of the proximity of this property to her residence and left the dais. Staff presentation by Steve Harding, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency No written communication received at the meeting by the Clerk of the Council Fernando Astran, Applicant spoke in opposition to his property being placed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Public hearing closed Motion: Continue Item for 30 days. MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Alvarez, Garcia (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 288 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-04 - BAIL BOND FIRMS Councilmember Alvarez declared a potential conflict of interest on items 75C because of the proximity of this property to her residence Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code establishing new regulations for bail bond firms citywide. Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its August 9,2004 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Lutz abstained) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter August 20, 2004 and notices mailed Staff presentation by Steve Harding, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency No written communication received at the meeting by the Clerk of the Council Bob Drake and Bob Miller addressed the Council and raised questions relative to the provisions related to parking and residential distances Public hearing closed Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2661 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate bail bond uses and permit bail bond uses within 2000 foot radius of a jail facility and located within the Professional (P) Zone subject to a Conditional Use Permit MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Alvarez, Garcia (2) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:43 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 289 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 JOINT SESSION COUNCILlCRA PUBLIC HEARING 75.D. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS FOR THE MERGER OF THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS Legal notice published in the Orange County Register August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2004 and notices mailed July 30,2004 Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its June 14,2004 meeting by a vote of 7-0 Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission at its August 17, 2004 meeting by a vote of 7-0 (Turner abstained) Staff presentation by Patricia Whitaker, Executive Director Community Redevelopment Agency No written communication received at the meeting by the Clerk of the Cou ncil Rev. Don Sturm and Patricia Lopez addressed the Council with concerns relative to relocation. The Mayor and City Manager explained that the proposed action simplified the accounting process, and did not include any plans or proposals which would require relocation of buildings or residents. The City Manager did note that there are plans relative to expansion of Santa Ana College but that the expansion plans were the College's plans and not related to any City action. Public hearing closed Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-074 - A resolution of the City Council of Santa Ana finding that the proposed redevelopment plan merger amendments conform to the City of Santa Ana General Plan and approving the negative declaration prepared with regard to the merger of the Redevelopment Project Areas 2. Place ordinances on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2662 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the fifth amendment to the Redevelopment plan for the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment project CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 290 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 8 8 8 JOINT SESSION COUNCILlCRA ORDINANCE NO. NS-2663 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the seventh amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central City Redevelopment Project ORDINANCE NO. NS-2664 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the fifth amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Inter-City Commuter Station Redevelopment Project ORDINANCE NO. NS-2665 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the sixth amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Harbor Redevelopment Project ORDINANCE NO. NS-2666 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the sixth amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the South Harbor Redevelopment Project ORDINANCE NO. NS-2667 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the sixth amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the South Main Redevelopment Project MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Garcia (1) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:02 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:04 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Salvador Hernandez addressed the Council for support for a young boxer (Robert Vargas) to attend the Pan-American games to be held this year in Colorado Springs, Colorado CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 291 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 COMMENTS Sean H. Mill addressed general concerns relative to the City Pat McGuigan thanked the City Council for the recent improvements on Newhope Street Lara Montagne asked the Council for support in bringing a Farmers Market to Santa Ana Jill Wood supported the Grain Project and the Farmers Market concept Eusebio Rios, Alfredo Ceja, Hector Lopez, and Roy Alvarado addressed the Council relative to concerns in the Santa Anita Neighborhood 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Solorio . Thanked Roy Alvarado and the new neighborhood association president, Eusebio Rios, for staying through the long Council meeting to present their neighborhood concerns . Wished all the children, parents and teachers well in the new school year . Reminded residents that the Fiestas Patrias will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2004 and Sunday September 12, 2004. The parade will be held on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Hank Kaim, a former chair of the Sandpointe Neighborhood Association Council member Christy . Thanked the residents who addressed the Council this evening. . Announced that on Sunday 8/29/2004 an Olympic record was set by a 2 ~ year old boy who set a swimming record for 25 meters by a child under 5 years old . Asked residents to support Proposition 1A which is an initiative supported by the Governor and will prevent the State Legislature from spending City funds Councilmember Bist . Thanked all the residents who stayed through the meeting to present their concerns . Commended the Grain Project and noted that this was an exciting project; she further noted that the challenge is to find a location that will work for this project; she asked staff to set up a meeting for her with the appropriate staff members and representatives from the Grain Project CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 292 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 COMMENTS 8 Councilmember Alvarez . Thanked the leaders of the Santa Ana Neighborhood and asked staff to set up a meeting with the new leadership and the appropriate staff involved as soon as possible. . Noted that Washington Square has scheduled their home tour for October 2, 2004 . Announced that, on Saturday, September 11, 2004 there will be a new dedication at Angel Park; this event will commemorate our firefighters and police officers . Noted that the County Court of Appeals should be located in the County Seat and asked residents to contact their local state representatives in the legislature . Asked the Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency to give an update on the Youth Expo event held this year at Santa Ana College on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. . Invited all residents to attend the Fiestas Patrias this weekend . Noted that children are now back in school and asked all residents to be careful and stay safe 8 Mavor Pro Tern Franklin . Thanked the residents and leaders of Santa Anita Neighborhood . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of the victims of the Belsan hostage tragedy in Russia and asked the Clerk to send the appropriate tributes to the Russian Embassy in Washington and the California consulate . Congratulated Glen Stroud for being appointed to the Grand Jury . Congratulated Floral Park Neighborhood Association for a great summer concert . Reminded all Santa Ana residents to vote this November Mavor Pulido . Thanked the new leaders of the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association and asked staff to arrange a meeting with the new leaders; he noted that a partnership between the association leadership and the City is needed and invited Council members to join him in this meeting ADJOURNMENT - 10:50 P.M. - To September 20, 2004 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chiefs Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 8 Adjourned in memory of Hank Kaim and the victims of the Russian Belsan hostage tragedy CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 293 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 ¿~"-^" ~ -. (~Þ:;;~\l . Patricia E. Healy \ Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 294 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004