HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-05MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE:
ABSENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
JULY 5, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:15 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (6:45 p.m.)
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DEBRA KURITA, Assistant City Manager
BENJAMIN KAUFMAN, Chief Assistant City
Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY
INVOCATION Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
Note: The Presentation items were taken out of order.
PRESENTATIONS
*Special Presentation by the Orange County Human Relations Commission to the
Santa Ana Police Department Animal Services for excellence with the Pet Amigos
Program
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Waxie
Sanitary Supply on the occasion of their 60' Anniversary
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to the
Camacho Family for winning first place win at the "Family Pride Club Arts and Crafts
Competition", the Orange County Probation Department, and the Perfect Game Fund
for their generous donations to the event
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the "Coca
Cola Girls" soccer team for their success as Regional Champions of the 2005 season
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the "Santa
Ana Bulls" of the National Junior Basketball League for their success advancing to the
NJB Spring League Championship Game during the Spring 2005 season
*City Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Kimberly Sinclair for her
service on the Planning Commission
*City Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Conrad Gallegos for his
service on the Cable Television Advisory Board
*City Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Alfredo Zarate for his
service on the Personnel Board
*City Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Robert Munoz for his
service on the Environmental Transportation & Advisory Committee
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to the
Floral Park Neighborhood Association for their "Neighborhoods USA, Neighborhood of
the Year Award"
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to
Michael Escobedo for receiving the Kiwanis Scholarship
Mayor Pulido arrived at the meeting at 6:45 P.M. and assumed the Chair
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Esther M. Cossios Sr. Office Assistant, Fire Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Miguel R. Gonzalez Equipment Operator, Public Works Agency
Arnold Navar Street Lighting Maintenance Worker, Public
Works Agency
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Irma V. Mandell Police Sergeant, Police Department
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Detention Officer Robert
Amador in special recognition of his dedication to the United States of America in
Operation Nobel Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Sandra Ault and Chieu
Vu for their heroic efforts administering C.P.R. to a civilian in need
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Daniella Talia Cook and
Van Chung for their winning stories in the "Library Stories Contest'
*Not present
OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Silvia Edwards, Environmental
Transportation & Advisory Committee
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Councilmember Solorio pulled Item 20.A. for separate discussion
• Councilmember Christy voted "no" on item 31.E.
• 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, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. through 10.6.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2005
10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2005
ORDINANCES SECOND READING
11.A.
Motion
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-488 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISPLAY OF PERMITS
Placed on first reading at the June 6, 2005 Council Meeting and approved
by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 24, 2005
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2689 - Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 36-488
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to display of permits
11.13. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-01, AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 2005-02, FOR THE MACARTHUR PLACE SOUTH
PROJECT - 1, 9, 10 EAST HUTTON CENTRE DRIVE AND 101 EAST
SANDPOINTE AVENUE
Placed on first reading at the June 20, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 24, 2005
Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2690 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana adopting the Hutton Centre Mixed Use Specific
Development District (SD-76) and rezoning the property located at 1-7 and
9-11 East Hutton Center Drive and 101, 200, 201 and 203 East
Sandpointe Avenue from General Commercial (C2) Zoning District to
Hutton Centre Mixed Use Specific Development District (SD-76) (AA NO.
2005-01)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2691 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving a development agreement between the City of Santa
Ana and the Grand Plan 1, LLC
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CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. ABANDONMENT NO. 03-05: TO VACATE A PORTION OF BROADWAY
PLACE AND BROADWAY WEST OF MAIN STREET
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-065 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate a portion of
Broadway Place and Broadway West of Main Street, setting a public
hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and
published (Abandonment No. 03-05)
2. Set a public hearing for August 1, 2005.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — JUNE 29. 2005
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES WARD
Community Redevelopment / 2 Sr. Tenant
Housing Commission & Tenant
Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) Santa Ana
1 Chamber
Youth Commission —Alternate 2 1 & 4
TOTAL
5
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
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Planning Commission 2 1 &
Mayor
Youth Commission — Regular 1 3
Youth Commission — Alternate 1 3
TOTAL 11
13.6. APPOINTMENT
Continued from the June 20, 2005 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
Motion: Continue consideration of the appointment of Rigoberto Rodriguez
to the Planning Commission recommended by Councilmember
Solorio as the Ward 1 representative for a full -term expiring on
November 30, 2008 (Replacing Mondo, G) to the July 18, 2005 City
Council Meeting
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.D.)
Council Meetina Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A.
City Council Agenda
06/20/05
06/16/05
12:45 p.m.
15.B.
City Council Agenda -Revised
06/20/05
06/17/05
4:45 p.m.
15.C.
Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda
06/20/05
06/17/05
5:00 p.m.
15.D.
Special Meeting Agenda
06/24/05
06/22/05
4:20 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes.
Honoree Date
16.A. Marcia Caress 35 year Retirement 06/16/05
16.13. Rededication of Santa Ana Federal Building 06/16/05
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16.C. Tiny Tots Graduate- Jerome Center 06/17/05
16.D. The Parent Institute for Quality Education 06/23/05
16.E. El Sol Science and Arts Academy Volunteers 06/24/05
16.F. McDonalds 06/25/05
16.G. Dr. John Bennett 06/27/05
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement.
Gilbert Sepeda vs the City of Santa Ana, Case Numbers ANA 317593,
0301039, 219135 compromise and release in the amount of $43,500.
19.13. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Bist from the July 5, 2005
Council Meeting and Councilmember Christy from the June 24, 2005
Special Council Meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO.- 05-129 - Recognizing $172,968 in
the Orange County Transportation Authority Senior Mobility Program
revenue accounts and appropriate funds to the Senior Mobility Program
expenditure accounts
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist, Bustamante (2)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
20.13. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING COUNTY OF ORANGE
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER GRANT FUNDS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO.-05-130 - Accepting $65,497 in
County of Orange Families and Communities Together Grant funds in
revenue account and appropriate funds into Families and Communities
Together program expenditure accounts
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.K.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 01-076 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF STREET
MEDIANS AND VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Renew the contract with Midori Gardens for a one-year period
in an annual, amount not to exceed $600,000 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
22.6. SPEC. NO. 02-078 - MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - Renew
the contract with Irvine Pipe & Supply for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $48,000 — Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 03-041 CHARTER BUS SERVICES - PARKS, RECREATION
& COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contract with Certified
Transportation Services, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount
not to exceed $45,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 03-047 - ANIMAL FOOD - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contract with Midway
City Feed Company for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $30,000 - Finance & Management. Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 04-010 - ASPHALT STREET MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc., for a
one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $326,910 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 04-046 - ASPHALT POTHOLE REPAIRS AND SIDEWALK
MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with
Hardy & Harper, Inc., for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $325,000 — Finance & Management Services Agency
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22.G. SPEC. NO. 05-009 DISPATCH CONSOLES — POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Motion: 1. Reject the alternate bid — Option B from Watson Furniture Group,
Inc. as nonresponsive to the specifications.
2. Award a contract to Ergoflex Systems Inc d/b/a XYBIX Systems,
Inc. to deliver and install Dispatch Consoles in the amount of
$171,644.49.
22.H. SPEC. NO. 05-060 STEEL DOOR REPLACEMENTS AT WATER
PUMPING STATIONS — PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to
Action Door Repair Corp. in the amount of $18,235.69 — Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 05-065 FERTILIZERS AND WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS - Award contracts for a one-year period with provision for
one one-year renewal, in the following annual amounts not to exceed:
Bidder: Location: Categories: Amount:
Waterline Technologies, Santa Ana Water Treatment $76,529
Inc.
Target Specialty Santa Fe Springs Fertilizers $10,518
Products
22.J. SPEC. NO. 05-071 - LANDSCAPING AND HAND TOOLS - Award
contracts for landscaping and hand tools for a two-year period with
provision for two one-year renewals in the following annual amounts not to
exceed:
Bidder:
Location:
Categories:
Amount:
Shamrock Supply Co., Inc.
Santa Ana
A, B, C, E, G, H,
$35,514
I, J, K, M, N, O, R,
and walk-in
Omni Western, Inc.
Anaheim
D, F, L, P, S
$ 8,033
Kathco Products
Commerce
Q
$ 1,510
22.K. SPEC. NO. 05-074— CITY VEHICLES — Award a contract to Guaranty
Chevrolet in the amount of $66,432.17; and an additional $10,000 for the
annual blanket contract. — Finance & Management Services Agency
PROJECTS
23.A. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR MAIN STREET WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 05-3197)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Reject all bids for the Main Street Water Main Improvements project
and authorize staff to re -advertise.
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.E.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2005-163 - BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES - Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Willdan in an amount not to exceed
$100,000 — Planning and Building Agency
25.13. AGMT NO.-2005-164 - SALE OF POLICE CANINE - Execute an
agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District in an amount not to
exceed $3,000 - Police Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2005-165 - LAW ENFORCEMENT HELICOPTER SERVICES
- Execute a one-year agreement with the Airborne Law Enforcement
Services Joint Powers Authority in an amount not to exceed $204,875 —
Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2005-166 - POLICE DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM - Execute an agreement with Linear Systems in an amount not
to exceed $600,000 - Police Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2005-167 — CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute an
agreement with Wesley A. Bosch, M.A., for an amount not to exceed
$65,000 — Community Development Agency
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / VARIANCES
31.A. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2005-05 - 1261 HALLADAY STREET
Filed by Maria Zarate to permit a fence that exceeds the front yard fence
requirement at 1261 Halladay Street
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its June
13, 2005 meeting by a vote of 4-2 (De La Torre and Nalle opposed, Leo
absent)
Applicant: Maria Zarate
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Motion
31.13.
-CONSENT CALENDAR
Receive and file the staff report denying Minor Exception No. 2005-
05.
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2005-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-11 - 2106
NORTH VICTORIA DRIVE
Filed by Rivka and Arie Zukerman to allow side -yard setback reduction,
height greater than required by the second dwelling unit ordinance and
relief from the family residential (R1) parking standards and zoning
requirement that a driveway lead directly to a garage on 2106 North
Victoria Drive
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
June13, 2005 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Leo absent)
Applicant: Rivka and Arie Zukerman
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2005-
03 and Variance No. 2005-11.
31.C.
31.D.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-16 - 1526 WEST EDINGER
AVENUE
Filed by Hogle-Ireland Inc. for McDonald's Corporation to allow a drive -
through window service at an existing McDonald's restaurant at 1526
West Edinger Avenue
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
June13, 2005 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Leo absent)
Applicant: McDonald's Restaurant
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-16 as conditioned.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-18 - 4014 WEST CHANDLER
AVENUE
Filed by Sukut Construction Inc., to allow the maximum office floor area to
exceed 30 percent in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district at 4014 West
Chandler Avenue.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
June13, 2005 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Leo absent)
Applicant: Sukut Construction Inc.
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Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-18 as conditioned.
31.E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-34 - 6013/4 SOUTH SANTA FE
STREET
Filed by Black and Veatch Corporation for Sprint PCS to construct a 58-
foot high cellular antenna at 601% South Santa Fe Street.
Applicant: Black and Veatch Corporation
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2004-34 as conditioned.
(Councilmember Christy voted "No" on this item)
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01, AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NOS. 2005-05, 2005-06 AND 2005-07 — 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
Continued from the May 2, 2005 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-1
(Christy, No)
Public Hearing closed on May 2, 2005
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2684 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana Amending Specific Development No. 58 (SD-58) (ZOA No.
2005-01)
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2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-046 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-05 as
conditioned to allow a trade school at 3000 West MacArthur
Boulevard, Suite 300; approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-06
as conditioned to allow a trade school at 3000 West MacArthur
Boulevard, Suite 320; and approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2005-07 as conditioned to allow a private recreational field at 3100
West MacArthur Boulevard
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Christy
Alvarez, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bist (1)
55.A. MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-066 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Resolutions No. 2001-065, No. 2003-070 and No.
2004-036 to provide for continuation of additional partially -paid temporary
military leave of absence for City employees called to active duty with the
Armed Forces and continuation of benefits for their dependents
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
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SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist (1)
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55.13. THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-067 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana adopting the National Incident Management System as the
City's standard for incident management
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
' ABSENT: Bist, Christy (2)
55.C. ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FOR FY 2005-06
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-068 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing the appropriation limit of the City of Santa Ana
for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist, Christy (2)
55.D. CONSENT TO MODIFICATION OF THE SANTA ANA EMPOWERMENT
CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
SIZE OF QUORUM
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-069 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana consenting to an amendment to the articles of incorporation
of the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation, Inc. to increase the size of
quorum
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist, Christy (2)
REPORTS
65.A. 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - City Manager
Assistant City Manager Debra Kurita provided an update on developments
related to the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
65.13. OVERVIEW OF THE CONTRACT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Chris Townsend of Townsend Public Affairs was present to answer
questions posed by Councilmember Alvarez related to his firm's
agreement with the City for $25,000 for legislative lobbying activity on
behalf of Santa Ana. Mr. Townsend was asked to name the other cities
he represented. He replied that his firm has done work for the Cities of
Irvine, Laguna Woods, Westminster, Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, and
Antioch. Councilmember Alvarez expressed concern that some of the
cities represented by Mr. Townsend's firm may compete with Santa Ana
for grant funding; she also stated that Mr. Townsend's firm did not attempt
to help Santa Ana retain the 4t" Court of Appeal. She noted that she
expected Mr. Townsend to commit to the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2005-02, AMENDMENTS TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-37 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-19 - 100 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Filed by Caribou Industries to modify the conditions of approval and
provisions of Specific Development No. 72 (SD-72) for Original Mike's
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Restaurant to allow extended hours of operation, outdoor events, and a
cover charge for certain events, and increase the number of allowable
musicians at 100 South Main Street
Written communication: None
Bill Gaiennie, General Manager of Original Mike's addressed the Council
in support of the modifications to the conditions of approval; public hearing
closed
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2692 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending Specific Development No. 72 (SD-72) to
allow outdoor special events, to amend restaurant hours of operation, to
increase the number of musicians, and to amend the outdoor live
entertainment hours of operation
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-070 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-37 to
allow a type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the property
located at 100 South Main Street
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-19 as
conditioned to allow a cover charge for the property located at 100
South Main Street
Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED ..TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:02 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
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COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donald Carrasco related an incident that occurred last weekend near the
Taco Bell Discovery Science Center on the Bike Trail. He reported that he
was assaulted by three assailants who he believed were under the
influence of drugs. Mayor Pulido asked Police Chief Paul Walters to meet
with Mr. Carrasco
James Kendrick invited the Council and City residents to attend the 10th
annual Wilshire Square Neighborhood Summer Concert to be held on July
30, 2005
90.6. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
• Thanked staff for their efforts related to the Council retreat on
6/24/2005
• Asked staff to review the complaint about safety on the Bike Trail and
make recommendations relative to security in the area
• Noted that there appeared to be an inordinate amount of illegal
fireworks in the City on July 4th and asked for a report from staff
• Asked staff to continue to work with the Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
on their development on West MacArthur Boulevard
Councilmember Solorio
• Thanked the City Manager and the Executive Director of the Public
Works Agency for their efforts in obtaining OCTA grant funding
• Noted that, on June 18th, 80 native trees were planted in the Santa
Anita Neighborhood and asked staff to ensure that the trees stay
healthy and watered
• Asked staff to review the timeline for putting asphalt on Susan Street
• Reported that he had concerns relative to the amount of illegal
fireworks in the City on July 4th and asked that the Fire Department
prepare a comprehensive report for review by the Public Safety
Committee
Councilmember Christy
• Congratulated staff and the Boys & Girls Club for a successful Ride the
Coast event; she noted that there were over 1000 riders participating in
the event
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Larry Iverson who passed
away on Friday, June 24th; she noted that Larry was a Senior Office
Assistant in the Purchasing Division with almost 20 years of service.
Larry worked with almost everyone in the City because he prepared
most of the purchasing documents before they were submitted to
Council
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Councilmember Alvarez
• Noted that the June 24th retreat was a step in the right direction and
congratulated staff and the Council for their efforts
• Reported that Chief Walters recently held a press conference in
conjunction with other enforcement agencies announcing the
culmination of an investigation targeting illegal drug activity
• Invited all residents to attend the always entertaining Summer Concert
in Wilshire Square
• Commended the Fire and Police departments for their diligent
response to potential dangerous situations on July 4th; she
recommended looking at what other cities are doing relative to
fireworks and also encouraged non-profit organizations to look at
alternative fundraisers
Councilmember Bustamante
• Expressed concerns relative to safety on the Bike Trail and asked staff
to prepare a report and also work with the Discovery
Science Center relative to security issues in the area
• Thanked his colleagues for a successful retreat
• Announced that a recent Orange County Register column reported that
the three top selling zip codes for home sales are in Santa Ana
• Welcomed the newest member of the Bustamante family — his niece,
Isabella Sofia who was born on Father's Day and weighed 7 pounds 6
ounces; he congratulated his brother Dr. Al Bustamante and his wife
Patricia on their first child
• Said goodbye to Debra Kurita and wished her well on her new career
as City Manager in the City of Alameda
Mayor Pulido
• Noted that the easy solution would be to ban fireworks, however, the
City needs to be creative and work with the Public Safety Committee to
find ways to discourage bad activity associated with illegal fireworks
• Invited Debbie Kurita, Assistant City Manager, to the podium so that
the Council could present her with a floral bouquet in recognition of her
over 20 years of invaluable service to the City
The Council thanked Debra Kurita for her outstanding work as the
Assistant City Manager, and wished her success in her new position as
City Manager for the City of Alameda in Northern California.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 264 JULY 5, 2005
ADJOURNMENT - 8:44 p.m. — To Jul 18, 2005 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chief's
Conference Room, 4t Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
Adjourned in Memory of Larry Iverson
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 255 JULY 5, 2005