HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 2, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:08P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Ian S. Leveton
Geraldine K. Vaala
Carol Contreras
William Tegeler
PRESENTATIONS
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
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
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Assistant Engineer I, Public Works Agency
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Senior Police Records Specialist,
Police Department
Senior Police Records Specialist,
Police Department
Police Lieutenant, Police Department
Special Presentation awarded by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
representatives Peter Noronha and Barbara Bruce to Santa Ana Police Officers "Mike
Kuplast, 'Garry Couso, Mike Tilson, "Jaime Valenzuela for their exceptional service
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 157 MAY 2, 2005
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Tina Jackson, Assistant Parts
Manager at Guaranty Chevrolet, for being named the ROP Business Leader of the Year
in Santa Ana for her devotion to the employment program
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Van Chung and Karen
Vite, the winners of the Library Stories Writing Contest, "Describe Your Favorite Library
Experience"
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Brando
Averi on behalf of Santa Ana Elks Lodge for their donation of a horse trailer to the Santa
Ana Police Department
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to nine-
year -old Megan Charity for her excellent work on her brochure for the City of Santa Ana
'Not Present
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following:
Robert M. Seeley, Historic Resources Commission - Mayoral Representative
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Item 19.D. pulled for separate discussion
• Mayor Pro Tern Bist pulled item 25.D.
• Councilmember Christy pulled item 25.M.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 158 MAY 2, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. through B.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2005
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2005
ORDINANCES SECOND READING
11.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CABLE TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICE
STANDARDS
Placed on first reading at the April 18, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 22, 2005
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2682 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
repealing and amending in its entirety Section 15-258 of Article II of
Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to consumer
protection and service standards, and repealing Article III of Chapter 15
11.B. NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - ADELPHIA
CABLEVISION OF SANTA ANA, LLC.
Councilmember Christy declared a conflict of interest due to her
employment with Citibank and as a registered representative of
Citicorp Investment Services and abstained on Item 11B
Placed on first reading at the April 18, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-0 vote (Christy abstained)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 22, 2005
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 159 MAY 2, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2683 — An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing the renewal of a Cable Television Franchise agreement
between the City and Adelphia Cablevision of Santa Ana, LLC, dba
Adelphia Cable Communications
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — APRIL 27, 2005
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
VACANCIES WARD
Board of Parks & Recreation 1 NA
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission 2 Sr. Tenant
& Tenant
Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC)
2 NA
Youth Commission —Alternate 2 1 & 4
TOTAL
7
BOARD/COMMISSION
EXPIRED
WARD
TERMS
Board of Parks & Recreation
1
1
Community Redevelopment/
2
1 &
Housing Commission
Mayor
Environmental and Transportation
1
5
Committee
Library Board
1
5
Personnel Board
2
5 &
Mayor
Planning Commission
2
1 &
Mayor
Youth Commission — Regular
1
3
Youth Commission —Alternate
1
3
TOTAL
11
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 160 MAY 2, 2005
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPOINTMENTS
13.13. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER TASK FORCE
Continued from the April 4, 2005 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0
Motion: Approve the appointment of 22 individuals to serve as the "Santa
Ana River Task Force" to conduct a study and prepare a report on
the habitat restoration and recreational opportunities at the river.
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.)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A. City Council Agenda
04/18/05
04/14/05
11:05 a.m.
15.6. City Council Agenda -Revised
04/18/05
04/15/05
2:00 p.m.
15.C. Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda
04/18/05
04/15/05
2:00 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes.
Honoree
Date
16.A. OC Fair Housing Council - Fair Housing Month 4/15/05
16.13. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic's Record-A-Thon Week 4/18/05
16.C. SAUSD WorkAbility Program Participants 4/20/05
16.D. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Achievement Awardees 4/22/05
16.E. CA Council for the Humanities Immigrant Teen Writers and Photographers
of Santa Ana High School 4/24/05
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 161 MAY 2, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 the City
Council Meeting.
17.A. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-210 — 5322-5326 WEST ROOSEVELT
AVENUE
Motion: Receive and file.
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
19.13. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2005
Motion: Receive and file.
1:9 )7. GON. SQLIDA EQFFIV tAR PLAN, Q,IWWtAL UPDATE
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission by a vote of 3-1 (Stroud opposed; Betancourt,
Robles, and Rodriguez absent) at its Special Meeting of April 28, 2005
Eileen McCarthy, and Keith Nagayama , representing the Public Law
Center addressed the Council and supported the amendment approved
by the Community redevelopment and Housing Commission adding 30
new construction rental unit to the five year goal.
Glenn Stroud , Community Redevelopment and Housing Commissioner
explained that he voted no on the Commission action because he
opposed the rental housing.
Motion: Approve the Consolidated Five Year Plan for 2005 — 2009 and Annual
Action Plan and authorize its submittal to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that 30 additional new
construction rental units be added to the five year goal.
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
None (0)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.G.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 97-015 - BLOOD AND BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES —
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with California Forensic
Phlebotomy, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$65,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.13. SPEC. NO. 00-169 - UNLEADED FUEL - Renew the contract with GP
Resources, Inc., under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of the County
of Orange, for a one-year period, in an annual amount not to exceed
$800,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 04-044 - WATER TREATMENT SALT - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Renew the contract with Gallade Chemical, Inc. for a one-year
period in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 04-138 - SECURITY AND LOCK SYSTEM - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Amend the contract with Tony's Lock & Safe Service by
$21,999.42 for a total not to exceed $44,870.90 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 05-028 - RE -ROOFING CITY HALL - Award a contract to
Foam Experts Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $138,996 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 05-033 - RECREATION PROGRAM BROCHURE - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract
to Rodgers & McDonald Publishers, Inc. for a one-year period, with
provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed
$20,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 05-046 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING PARTS - Amend the contract with Allied Refrigeration,
Inc. to increase the aggregate limit by $5,000 for an annual amount not to
exceed $15,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CENTER ART WALL (PROJECT NO. 1821)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Brandt Commercial Signs, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with lump sum amount of
$382,600 for the construction of a concrete block art wall at the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $478,500.
23.13. CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT FIRE
STATION NOS. 3 AND 5 (PROJECT NO. 05-6003)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Hillcrest Contracting, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $124,179.60 for the construction of parking
lot improvements at Fire Station Nos. 3 and 5.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $155,300.
23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT ANGELS,
CABRILLO, FISHER, AND RIVERVIEW PARKS (PROJECT NO. 04-
6404)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Long Beach Roofing, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $66,199 for the replacement of roofs at
Angels, Cabrillo, Fisher and Riverview Parks.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $96,600.
23.D. CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARTESIA PILAR NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 1908)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Nobest, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of
$301,000 for construction of improvements in the Artesia Pilar
Neighborhood.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $376,200.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 164 MAY 2, 2005
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.N.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2005-086- JOB SEARCH SYSTEMS SUBSCRIPTION -
Execute an amendment to the agreement with Geographic Solutions to
extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2005, and increase the amount
of the contract by $9,750 - Community Development Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2005-087 - MAINFRAME COMPUTER MAINTENANCE,
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES - Renew the agreement with
Symco Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $70,000 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2005-088 - TELEPHONE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT - Renew the agreement with NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $200,000 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
25.D. AGMT NO. 2005-089 - FLORES, ET AL. V. CITY O,F SANTA ANA CASE -
Execute an amendment to the settlement agreement of Case No. 803�02,
Flores, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, increasing the City's payment by
$44,000 for an amount not to exceed $92,000 - Personnel Services
Agency
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
25.E. AGMT NO.
2005-090 -
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CLEAR
CHANNEL
MEDIA BILLBOARD
SIGN AT 114 S. BRISTOL STREET
(PROJECT
1819) — With
Clear Channel Media totaling $19,403 — Public
Works Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.F. AGMT NO. 2005-091 - PROVIDE AUCTIONEER SERVICES - With
Auctions Plus, Inc. for a two-year period, with provision for three one-year
renewals - Finance and Management Services Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2005-092 - CRANE OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING — With
Occupational Safety Training Systems, inc. for an amount not to exceed
$12,768 - Public Works Agency and Personnel Services Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2005-093 - CITYWIDE COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES —
Execute a two-year agreement with Transcore ITS Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $65,000 per fiscal year with an option to extend the contract for
one additional year — Public Works Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2005-094 - STORMWATER INSPECTION SERVICES —
Execute a third amendment to the agreement with URS, Inc. in the
amount of $29,000 for a total contract in the amount of $499,000 - Public
Works Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2005-095 - 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN -
With PSOMAS for an amount not to exceed $42,599 - Public Works
Agency
25.K. AGMT - OFF -SITE ELECTRONIC MEDIA STORAGE
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2005-096 - With Data Products & Solutions, Inc. for a two
year term in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $40,000 - Police
Department
2. Authorize the Executive Director of Finance and Management
Services Agency to execute up to three, one-year renewals
pursuant to the terms of the agreement
251. AGMT NO. 2005-097 - MOBILE DATA COMPUTER SYSTEM - With
Motorola, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,406,530 - Fire Department
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.N. AGMT NO. 2005-099 - LEGAL SERVICES - With McCune and Harber
increasing the hourly rate from $135 to $155 - City Attorney's Office
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / VARIANCES
31.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-05 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2004-271)
- 126, 128, 130 AND 132 EAST DYER ROAD
Filed by Irvine Reynolds LLC to allow commercial condominiums in the
Light Industrial (M1) zoning district at 126, 128, 130 and 132 East Dyer
Road.
Zoning Administrator action adopted a resolution approving Tentative
Parcel Map 2005-05 (County Map No. 2004-271) as conditioned on April
6, 2005
Applicant: Irvine Reynolds LLC
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2005-05 (County Map No. 2004-271) as conditioned.
31.13. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-04 - 1808 NORTH GREENLEAF
STREET
Filed by Neal P. O'Toole to allow construction of a second story addition to
a new accessory structure in the Single -Family Residential (R1) zoning
district at 1808 North Greenleaf Street
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its April
11, 2005 meeting by a 7-0 vote
Applicant: Neal P. O'Toole
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2005-04 as conditioned.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 167 MAY 2, 2005
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
REPORTS
65.A. 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - City Manager
City Manager Ream reported that the City is finalizing the purchasing sale
agreement and will update the financial plan for this project which was
approved by the Judicial Council two weeks ago
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01, AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NOS. 2005-05, 2005-06 AND 2005-07 AT 3000 AND 3100
WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
Filed by Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, Inc. to amend Specific
Development No. 58 (SD-58) to allow trade schools and private
recreational facilities at 3000 and 3100 West MacArthur Boulevard.
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on April 22, 2005 and mailed
Staff presentation presented by Steve Harding, Executor Director Planning
& Building Agency
Written communication — None
Joseph Colombo, architect for the proposed project addressed the Council
in support of the project.; public hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued and members expressed concerns relative to
the use of the property which had been set aside for office and industrial
use; members also expressed concern that the applicant was requesting
permits after work had begun
Motion: Continue the item to July 5, 2005
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
Christy (1)
None (0)
None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 168 MAY 2, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pulido declared a conflict of interest on Item 75B due to the proximity of
his business to the project site; he abstained and left the room. Mayor Pro Tem
Bist assumed the Chair.
75.B. APPEAL NO. 2005-02 (VARIANCE NO. 2004-18) - 419 EAST FIRST
STREET
Filed by Enrique Legaspi for Regency Centers to appeal the decision of
the Planning Commission, which denied the issuance of Variance No.
2004-18 to reduce the required on -site parking for FAMSA in the General
Commercial (C2) and Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning districts at 419
East First Street.
Staff presentation presented by Steve Harding, Executor Director Planning
& Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on April 22, 2005 and mailed
Written communication — none
Enrique Legaspi, applicant, and Julio Gener, architect, addressed the
Council and appealed the denial by the Planning Commission of the
issuance of a variance to reduce the required on -site parking for FAMSA
at 419 East First Street
Desi Reyes raised concerns relative to the condition of the shopping mall
Public Hearing was closed
Council discussion ensued. Members raised concerns relative to the
general lack of maintenance of the shopping center, which includes trash
accumulation on the site, buildings in need or repainting, and substandard
and missing landscape material. Additionally, members noted that the
Planning Commission found that several items were in violation of code
and needed correction including the removal of an illegal sign, the repair
of paving and the re -striping of the parking lot. It was further noted that
some of the corrections have since been completed but not all of the
issues in need of attention have been addressed.
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-047 —A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana denying Variance No. 2004-18 (Appeal No. 2005-02) for a
reduction in required on -site parking for the property located at 419 East
First Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 169 MAY 2, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Christy
Council discussion continued. Councilmember Alvarez moved, seconded
by Councilmember Garcia that the matter be continued 90 days (August 1,
2005) and in the interim the applicant shall address all the concerns raised
at the Planning Commission hearing and by Councilmembers, and take
the necessary corrective actions.
Councilmember Bustamante withdrew his original Motion.
Substitute
Motion: Continue the item to August 1, 2005
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Pulido resumed the Chair
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:03 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
75.C. PAYMENT TO EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND AND
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO EXTEND CERTAIN TIME LIMITS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on April 22, 2005
Staff presentation presented by Pat Whitaker, Executor Director,
Community Development Agency
Written communication — None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NS-2685 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana extending the time limit of the effectiveness of the
merged redevelopment plans and the time limit for payment of
indebtedness and receipt of property taxes for each of the eligible
project areas and making certain findings in connection therewith
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2005-107 - Transferring loan
funds from the Low and Moderate -Income Housing Fund to
redevelopment project area funds to make the necessary payment to
the County Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund as required by
legislation implementing the California State Budget for FY 2004-2005
MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT
8:03 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:09 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on
the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85.A. Council discussion related to ballot measures to be placed on a potential
Fall 2005 Special State Election, and creation of an Ad Hoc City Council
Charter Review Committee comprised of Mayor Pro Tern Bist,
Councilmembers Alvarez and Garcia (Alvarez)
Motion: Create an Ad Hoc City Council Charter Review Committee comprised
of Mayor Pro Tem Bist, Councilmembers Alvarez and Garcia
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
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COMMENTS
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: Christy (1)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Delilah Snell thanked the Council for its support of the Farmer's Market
concept in Santa Ana, and invited everyone to the grand opening of the
market on May 11, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.; Ben Grabiel endorsed the Farmer's
Market and encouraged residents to attend; Alex Vega expressed
concern that his market was not supported.
Javier de la Fuente Ramirez informed the Council that there was a need
for Spanish theatre in Santa Ana
Barbara Lamere expressed concern about the lack of playground
equipment in Windsor Park
Claudio W. Gallegos commended the Council for the action on the
creation of the Ad Hoc Committee for Charter Review and noted that this
was a chance for meaningful reform measures to be placed on the ballot;
Desi Reyes noted that there is insufficient funding for residential streets
and suggested that ballot measures be considered to raise revenue for
this purpose
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
• Concurred that the residential streets are in need of repair
• Asked staff to review the situation at Windsor Park and recommend
improvements that can be made
• Announced that the Mother's Day Mariachi Festival will take place on
Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Santa Ana Stadium
Councilmember Solorio
• Thanked the speakers from the Public Law Center for their input and
encouraged them to also advocate in other Orange County cities
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COMMENTS
• Replied to the comments relative to the need for more Spanish theatre,
and noted that the first ever Latino Film Festival was being planned in
the City and that there have been several efforts in the Hispanic arts
including the Orange County Crazies and Rude Guerrilla
Councilmember Christy
• Wished residents a happy Mother's Day
• Noted that as one of the directors on the Sanitation District, she will be
opposing a proposed fee increase; she further noted that the District
vote on this matter will occur in June, 2005
• Congratulated Bonert's Slice of Pies for winning 19 blue ribbons at the
Great American Pie Festival in Florida
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Beverly Eldridge, a long
time Santa Ana resident who attended Willard Junior High School and
graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1943
Mayor Pro Tern Bist
• Congratulated Floral Park on a very successful home tour
• Announced the Grand opening of the new Farmer's Market on May 11,
2005 and noted that the market will be open every Wednesday from
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Noted that the City's web -site was out of date and asked staff to review
the maintenance of this site
• Noted that there were carnival trailers and RV's parked all weekend in
a residential area and asked staff how these situations are monitored
Councilmember Alvarez
• Thanked all the voters who supported Measure A
• Thanked everyone who assisted in ensuring that the 4th Court of
Appeal remains in Santa Ana
• Announced that the Mother's Day Mariachi Festival would be held at
the Santa Ana Stadium at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2005 and
encouraged all residents to attend this festive event
• Noted that last week was Executive Assistants week and thanked the
Council staff for all their hard work
• Noted that an OCTA committee was looking at ways to relieve
congestion and also looking at expansion of the 57 freeway; she noted
that the City was on record as opposing any extension of the freeway
through Santa Ana neighborhoods
Councilmember Bustamante
• Congratulated Floral Park and the volunteers who made the home tour
event so successful
• Thanked staff for the efforts in convincing the Judicial Council that the
4th Court of Appeal needs to stay in Santa Ana
• Volunteered to assist staff with improving the City's web -site
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 173 MAY 2, 2005
COMMENTS
• Wished residents a happy Mother's Day
Mayor Pulido
• Noted that as a Board member of OCTA he voted against the study for
the 57 freeway project and that there were many potential
environmental issues related to the project
ADJOURNMENT - 9:05 pm - To May 16, 2005 — 5:15 p.m. - Police Chiefs Conference
Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
In Memory of Beverly Eldridge
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 174 MAY 2, 2005