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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-18 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 18, 2005 CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 6:18 P.M. ATTENDANCE: Council members present: MAYOR PULIDO CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST CARLOS BUSTAMANTE ALBERTA CHRISTY MIKE GARCIA JOSE SOLORIO STAFF Present: DAVE N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO INVOCATION Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Councilmember Alvarez voted no on Item 25.E. . Mayor Pulido pulled Item 13.C. for the purpose of hearing a speaker on this matter Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JANUARY 18, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A., and 10.B.) 10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2005 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2005 10.B. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13A VACANCY REPORT -JANUARY 12, 2005 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) 2 NA Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission 2 Sr. Tenant & Tenant 1 4 &6 Youth Commission - Regular Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL 1 ~ 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 18, 2005 BOARD/COMMISSION Board of Parks & Recreation Cable Television Advisory Board Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Environmental and Transportation 4 Committee Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Planning Commission Youth Commission - Regular Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL 13.B. APPOINTMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR EXPIRED TERMS WARD 4 4 3 1,3, 6 & Mayor 1,3,5 & Mayor 1,3,5 & Mayor 1,3,5 & Mayor 3 5 1,3,5 & Mayor 1,3,5, Mayor & At Large 1,3, 5 & Mayor 1,3,5 & Mayor 1 ,3 & Mayor 1, 3,5 & Mayor 1,3,5 4 4 2 4 ~ 40 Continued from the December 20,2004 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 Motion: Appoint. Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist as the City's representative to the Transportation Corridor Agency Re-appoint Councilmember Alberta Christy as the City's representative to Orange County Sanitation District and Councilmember Mike Garcia as the City's alternate representative Council member Jose Solorio as the City's representative to the Orange County Water District Board Dan Griset as the City's representative to the Metropolitan Water Board 13.C. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Cecilia Aguinaga to the Human Relations Commission, recommended by Mayor Pulido as the Mayoral representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 (replacing R. David Chapel) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 18, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR Betsy Benton to the Human Relations Commission, recommended by Mayor Pulido as the At Large representative for a full-term expiring on November 30,2008 (replacing J.Gatlin) Maribel Lopez to the Youth Commission, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1 Regular representative for a full-term (replacing Y. Valencia) Frank Acosta to the Parks and Recreation Board, recommended by Council member Bustamante as the Ward 3 representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 (replacing G. Stroud) Alfonso Bustamante to the Historic Resources Commission, recommended by Councilmember Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 (replacing J. Gartner) Don Han to the Human Relations Commission, recommended by Council member Bustamante as the Ward 5 representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 (replacing B. Benton) Re-Appoint Lupe Moreno to the Library Board, recommended by Mayor Pulido as the Mayoral representative for a full-term expiring on November 30,2008 Re-Appoint Ford Loverin to the Environmental Transportation & Advisory Committee, recommended by Mayor Pulido as the Mayoral representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 Re-Appoint Katie N. Raphael to the representative, recommended by representative for a full-term Youth Commission as the Regular Mayor Pulido as the Mayoral Daniel G. Oregel to the Environmental and Transportation Committee, recommended by Council member Bustamante as the Ward 3 representative for a full-term expiring on November 30, 2008 (replacing R. Munoz) Steve McGuigan addressed the Council relative to concerns about the qualifications of the nominee for the Historic Resources Commission 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 18, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A. through 15.G.) 15.A. 15.B. 15.C. 15.0. 15.E. 15.F. 15.G. Council MeetinCl AQendas MeetinCl Date City Council Agenda 01/03/05 City Council Agenda-Revised 01/03/05 Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda 01/03/05 Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda-Revised 01/03/05 Council Committee AClendas MeetinCl Date Education & Youth Programs Cancellation Notice 12/16/04 Park Development/Joint Use Facilities 01/04/05 01/10/05 Public Safety MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Posted Time 12/29/04 3:30 pm 12/30/04 4:40 pm 12/30/04 4:40 pm 12/30/04 5:00 pm Posted Time 12/14/04 1 :30 pm 12/29/04 3:30 pm 01/07/05 3:55 pm Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. 16.A. 16.B. 16.C. 16.0. Honoree Date Saddleback HS Cheerleading Squad-Tribute to Fallen U.S. Soldiers 01/04/2005 U.S. Army Specialist Kreg Winn- Bronze Star Medal Recipient 01/04/2005 Mrs. Richard H. Suess- Donation of Military Supplies 01/04/2005 Rev. Leon W. Clark- 1st Anniversary at New Spirit Baptist Church 01/09/2005 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: 1. Approve Settlement. 19.B. David Nick Claim No. 03-2570 compromise and release in the amount of $72,000. Hernandez and Corona Claim No. 2003-228 compromise and release in the amount of $7,500 each, for a total amount of $15,000. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JANUARY 18, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. Motion: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-068 - Accepting and appropriating the California Office of Traffic Safety California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Grant in the amount of $89,944 - Police Department. 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: 22.A. Motion: 22.B. Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.E.) SPEC. NO. 02-011 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES 1. Amend the contract with Williams & Maher, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $140,000. 2. Renew the contract with Williams & Maher, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $140,000. SPEC. NO. 02-160 - MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES - Renew the contracts in the annual amounts as follows: Bidder: Curley Wholesale Electric One Source Distributors Location: Santa Ana Irvine Amount: $25,000 $25,000 24 JANUARY 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22.C. 22.D. 22.E. PROJECTS 23.A. Motion: AGREEMENTS Motion: 25.A 25.B. CONSENT CALENDAR SPEC. NO. 04-148 - SHOWMOBILE TRAILER RENOVATION - PARKS, REC. & COMM. SVCS. AGENCY - Award a contract to Pacific RV. Body Works in the amount of $36,840 - Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-154 RESPIRATOR FIT TESTERS AND ACCESSORIES - POLICE DEPT. - Award a contract to TSI Incorporated in the amount of $27,427.76 - Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-157 - DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - LIBRARY - Renew the contract with The Gale Group for a one-year period in the amount of $20,000 - Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF THREE BRIDGES OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER (PROJECT NOS. 1800, 1801 AND 1802) 1. Award a contract to D.W. Powell Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $1,845,316 for the seismic retrofit of three bridges over the Santa Ana River 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-070 - Accepting funds in the amount of $672,303 for this project into the Select Street Construction fund and appropriating the same into the Select Street Construction Fund. 3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $2,306,600. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.1.) AGMT NO. 2005-005 - VIDEO AND CABLE EQUIPMENT SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Video Engineering Services extending the term of the agreement for one year in an amount not to exceed $45,760 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services AGMT NO. 2005-006 - SUPPORT AND SERVICE OF NETWORK TEST EQUIPMENT - With Fluke Networks, Inc. for support and service to provide uninterrupted service to the Agency through January 5, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $17,400 - Finance & Management Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JANUARY 18, 2005 25.C. 25.0. 25.E. 25.F. 25.G. 25.H. Motion: 25. I. CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2005-007 - STEAM CLEANING SIDEWALKS IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA - Execute a 12-month renewal of the agreement with TSCM Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $110,000 - Community Development Agency AGMT NO. 2005-008 - MAINTENANCE OF POLICE RADIO MODEMS - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Motorola, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2005-009 - POLICE DEPARTMENT ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM - With All City Management Services Inc. (ACMS) in an amount not to exceed $851,855 - Police Department *Councilmember Alvarez voted no on Item 25E AGMT NO. 2005-010 - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Ana Management Association regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment - Personnel Services Department AGMT NO. 2005-011 - WEEKEND GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Urban Graffiti Enterprise to increase payment for additional weekend and holiday services rendered in the amount of $8,720 - Public Works Agency ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement AGMT NO. 2005-012 - With W. Koo and Associates, a Division of PBS&J in the amount of $303,160 - Public Works Agency 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-069 - Recognizing funds in the amount of $530,207 into the Select Street Construction Fund and appropriating $530,207 to Select Street Construction Fund for the bike trail structure and bridge rehabilitation projects AGREEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CARNIVALS AT CITY-OWNED PARKS 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 26 JANUARY 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2005-013 - With Acosta and Associates to provide carnival services at City-owned parks - Parks, Recreation & Community Services AGMT NO. 2005-014 - With Fiesta de Carnival to provide carnival services at City-owned parks - Parks, Recreation & Community Services AGMT NO. 2005-015 - With "0" Entertainment to provide carnival services at a City-owned park - Parks, Recreation & Community Services 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-073 - Recognizing projected carnival revenue in the amount of $44,000 in the Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue account and appropriate funds to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations expenditure account *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 50.A. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO GRANT CITY ATTORNEY DISCRETION TO PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS MISDEMEANORS OR INFRACTIONS Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2674 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 1-8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to grant the City Attorney discretion to prosecute criminal violations of the code as misdemeanors or infractions MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) None (0) ABSENT: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 JANUARY 18, 2005 RESOLUTIONS BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY PARTNER GRANT AGREEMENT WITH KABOOM FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT AT SANTA ANITA PARK 55.A. Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with Kaboom, a non-profit organization, for the design and construction of playground equipment at Santa Anita Park MOTION: Bist VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Solorio Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 55.B. RESOLUTION ON THE RESTRUCTURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES Motion: Adopt a resolution as amended. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing certain committees of the City Council and renaming the Park Development/Joint Use Facilities Committee to "Park Development, Recreation Programs, and Education Partnerships" Committee. MOTION: Bist VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Alvarez Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 JANUARY 18, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - REGARDING THE 2005 DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BID) ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 7,2005. Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest because of the proximity of his business to the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area and left the room; Mayor Pro Tern Bist assumed the Chair. Staff presentation by Pat Whitaker, Executive Director, Community Development Agency Written Communication: Protests were received from the following business establishments in the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area: Castillo's Professional Services/Travel; Frutas Acapulco; Frutas La Placita (2); Genises Bridal shop; Holiday Travel & Tours (2); Iberoamerica Travel; Mi Moda, Inc.; Mo's Perfume & Cosmetics Plus; Pacific Coast Tax Service; Servicios Hispanos; Truth & Advertising; Urban Fashion; Valencia Jewelry Dennis Winston, Attorney for Elsa Gomez addressed opposition to the assessment; Elsa Gomez addressed opposition to the process as well as the assessment the Council in the Council in Bob Stewart asked the Council to move forward with the assessment at 100%, and asked that the timetable for definition of the boundaries of two separate business improvement districts be set for 120 days The Chair announced that this was the final notice for individuals to submit a written protest to the Clerk of the Council; there being no further protests filed with the Clerk, the public hearing was closed. The City Attorney recommended that the Council make a finding that all petitions filed by Elsa Gomez on December 20, 2004 are not valid protests for the purpose of tonight's hearing. He further announced that staff had reviewed the protests received prior to the close of the public hearing and that there were fifteen protests submitted. A percentage of the overall business license tax was computed for each business to determine a weighted amount for each business. The results of the petitions received and the respective weighted value equals 2.6769% of the BID area. The City Attorney informed the Council that a majority protest was not received and the Council could approve the resolution levying an Assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for the Year 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 29 JANUARY 18, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion: Find that the December 20, 2004 petitions filed by Elsa Gomez are not valid protests. MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Motion: Adopt a resolution. SECOND: Christy Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) Pulido (1) None (0) RESOLUTION NO. 2005-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana levying an Assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for the Year 2005 MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Bustamante Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) Pulido (1) None (0) 75.B. APPEAL NO. 2004-09 (VARIANCE SEVENTEENTH STREET NO. 2004-12) - 617 EAST Filed by Steve Krieger II to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission, which denied the issuance of Variance No. 2004-12 to allow a 100-foot flagpole in C5 (Arterial Commercial) zoning district at 617 East Seventeenth Street Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its October 25, 2004 meeting by a vote of 5-2 (Lutz, Sinclair opposed) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 7, 2005 and notices mailed CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 JANUARY 18, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilmember Bustamante reported a potential conflict of interest on this item due to a campaign contribution received by the applicant, and he left the room for this item only. Staff report submitted by Steve Harding, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency Written Communication: None submitted Steven Krieger II, applicant, addressed the Council in support of a variance to allow a 100-foot flagpole in C5 (Arterial Commercial) zoning district at 617 East Seventeenth Street; public hearing closed Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana denying Variance No. 2004-12 seeking to allow a 100-foot tall flagpole at an existing service station at 617 East Seventeenth Street (Appeal No. 2004-09) MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (6) NOES: ABSTAIN: None (0) Bustamante (1) ABSENT: None (0) 75.C. VARIANCE NO. 2004-07 -100 SOUTH MAIN STREET Filed by Caribou Industries to provide exception from various provisions of the sign code for Original Mike's Restaurant at 100 South Main Street. Matter set for January 18, 2005 public hearing at the December 20, 2004 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 7, 2005 and notices mailed APPLICANT: Caribou Industries Staff report presented by Steve Harding, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 31 JANUARY 18, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS Written Communication: None No public speakers; public hearing closed Motion: Direct staff to prepare findings and conditions approving the 4 signs with slogans as presented by the applicant in Variance 2004-07, and that those findings and conditions be scheduled for the Council's adoption at the February ¡th meeting. MOTION: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Alvarez Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Garcia (5) Christy, Solorio (2) None (0) None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SANTA ANA FINANCING AUTHORITY AT 7:31 P.M. AGREEMENTS 25.J. RELOCATION OF 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL FACILITY Motion: Continue the matter to the February 7,2005 City Council Meeting MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Bist Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THEJOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:32 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 JANUARY 18, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGREEMENTS 25.K. LOAN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF RELOCATION PLAN Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission at its Special Meeting of January 10, 2005 by a vote of 4:1 (Turner opposed, Betancourt and Rodriguez absent) Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with Orange Housing Development Corporation for the acquisition of a 24 unit multi-family property located at 901 E. Sixth Street in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 and authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency or designee to execute all required documents (AGMT NO. 2005-016) 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-007 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for residential property located at 901 E. Sixth Street to meet Federal and State mandated regulations for payment of relocation benefits MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) None (0) ABSTAIN: ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 7:37 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:38 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. WORK STUDY SESSION W.SA STATE LEGISTLATIVE UPDATE Jill Arthur, Executive Director, External Affairs introduced the City Of Santa Ana State lobbyist advocates Bruce Young of U.S. Advocacy, and Chris Townsend of Townsend Public Affairs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 33 JANUARY 18, 2005 WORK STUDY SESSION Bruce Young presented an overview of the State's budget situation and how it impacts the City. Highlights include the following: . Governor proposing revolutionary changes . Expects special election in Fall of 2005 . The state has an $8.1 Billion deficit . No plans to reduce local government funding; budget may not be finalized until special election . Governor has four proposals: the reorganization of government; pension reform - new hires would have defined benefits; educational funding - merit pay for teachers; and, reapportionment . Status of location of 4th District Appeal Court - Irvine may still submit proposal . Working with Councilmember Solorio relative to restrictions on pocket bikes Chris Townsend shared his perspective on the State's budget and its impacts on the City. Highlights include the following: . May be possibility of water/park bond - Santa Ana has benefited from past bonds - environmental community interest~d in doing an initiative . $50 million left from Prop 40 funds - Santa Ana has an application for $900,000 for Eddie West Stadium . The California Cultural and Historical Endowment Fun~ has funding available - working with Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center to obtain funding . Santa Ana's Enterprise Zone is set to expire 2006-07 - working to fight for continuation Following the State legislative update by the City's advocates, Council discussion ensued. COMMENTS 90A PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Vega and Antonia Vega addressed the Council relative to Logan Park Issues 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Garcia . Expressed interest in forming an Ad Hoc Committee on working with staff relative to affordable housing in the City Housing and Councilmember Christy . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King and Leonard Garcia Sr. who was a veteran of World War II and the grandfather of Council member Mike Garcia CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 34 JANUARY 18, 2005 COMMENTS . Announced that she attended an event at the Bowers Museum honoring Maestro Raul Anguiano in recognition of his lifetime achievements and on the occasion of his 90th birthday Councilmember Solorio . Thanked staff for starting the construction work on South Main Street ADJOURNMENT - 8:37 P.M. - To February 7, 2005 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Adjourned in Memory of Martin Luther King Leonard Garcia Sr. c;;;;;:¿ ~ -~, -- Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council . /~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 35 JANUARY 18, 2005