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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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