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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCA TION
Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Margarita M. Eiler
Daniel E. Moreno
Forensic Specialist II, Police Department
Police Officer, Police Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Jeff Stevens
Mike J. McCoy
Risk Manager, Personnel Department
Police Community Services Specialist,
Police Department
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Virginia M. Evagues
Sr. Police Records Specialist, Police
Department
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PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to American Red Cross, OC Chapter for
their outstanding dedication and commitment to the City of Santa Ana
Special Presentation - Recruitment Efforts for the 2006 Grand Jury by Assistant
Presiding Judge Elect Kim G. Dunning
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Bud Bolden in
celebration of his 90th Birthday
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Isabel
Xilonen Ortiz for her award winning drawing
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Bernadette
Medrano for her participation in the "Extreme Makeover: Bungalow Editions"
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to The 2005
Youth Expo sponsors and partners for their sponsorship and participation
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Addition of Closed Session Report
. Item 25.A pulled for public comment
. Items 23.A and 25 B pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Bist
. Councilmember Alvarez recorded a "No" vote on Items 11.A, 11.B, 22.C and 31.A
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio. Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate a~tion or modified are~ighligrted.'Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adoptedaspart6(the'consent motion.
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ADMINISTRA TIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. - 10.B.)
10.A. SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) OF OCTOBER 17,2005
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17,2005
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11.A. ORDINANCE TO REGULATE VENDING VEHICLES
Placed on first reading at the October 17, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-1 vote (Alvarez, No)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21, 2005
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2701- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Sections 36-56 through 36-63 of Chapter 36 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate vending vehicles, and amending
Section 1-18.1 of the Code
Councilmember Alvarez voted No on Item 11.A
11.B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR ICE CREAM TRUCKS OPERATING ON CITY STREETS -
PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
Placed on first reading at the October 17, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-1 vote (Alvarez, No)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21,2005
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2702 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adding Section 36-461.1 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to hours of operation for ice cream trucks operating on City streets
Councilmember Alvarez voted No on Item 11.B
11.C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-02 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2005-06 TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
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AND ZONING DISTRICTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAND
USES ALONG WEST ST. ANDREW PLACE AND BRISTOL STREET
Placed on first reading at the October 17, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 5-0 vote (Bustamante and Pulido absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21, 2005
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2703 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana rezoning the property generally located at St. Andrew Place,
Bristol Street, and Poplar Street to a mixture of Single Family Residence
(R 1), Arterial Commercial (C5) and Open Space (0) Zoning Districts (AA
No. 2005-06)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. . VACANCY REPORT - NOVEMBER 2, 2005
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES WARD
Community Redevelopment / 5 Sr. Tenant,
Housing Commission Tenant &
Wards 1, 2 & 5
Environmental & Transportation 1 Santa Ana
Committee Chamber
Human Relations Commission 1 5
Youth Commission - Alternate ~ 1&4
TOTAL 9
BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED WARD
TERMS
Community Redevelopment / 1 Mayor
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation
Committee 1 5
Library Board 1 5
Parks & Recreation Board 1 1
Personnel Board 2 Mayor & 5
Youth Commission - Alternate 1 3
TOTAL 7
13.B. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BI-ANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2005
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Motion: Receive and file Boards and Commission Bi-Annual Attendance
Report.
13.C. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA RIVER TASK
FORCE
Motion: Appoint Patricia McGuigan, representing the Riverview West
Neighborhood Association
13.D. APPOINTMENT
Motion: Appoint Mike Nguyen to the Youth Commission, recommended by
Councilmember Garcia as the Ward 6 representative (Regular) for a
full-term (Replacing A. Cazales)
13.E. APPOINTMENT
Motion: Appoint Nelida Yanez to the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission, recommended by Councilmember Alvarez as
the Ward 5 representative for a full term expiring 11/30/08 (Replacing
A. Robles)
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.)
15.A.
15.B.
Council Meetina Aaendas
City Council Agenda
City Council -Special Closed
Session Meeting Agenda
Meetina Date
10/17/05
Posted
10/13/05
Time
10:55 a.m.
10/17/05
10/14/05
4:30 p.m.
Boards/Commission Resianation Effective Posted Time
15.C. Dianna Yegge, Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board
09/29/05 10/19/05 4:10 p.m.
15.D. Nelida Yanez, Environmental Transportation & Advisory Committeee
11/02/05 11/02/05 4:10p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
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Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.G.)
Honoree
Date
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
16.E.
16.F.
16.G.
His Holiness Aram I
New Century Mortgage
5th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awardees
100 Black Men
Mina Flower
Ryan Faiga Tauiliili
Gloria Estefan
10/13/2005
10/21/2005
10/22/2005
10/23/2005
10/23/2005
10/26/2005
10/28/2005
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
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. 2004-271 - 126, 128, 130 AND 132 EAST
DYER ROAD
Motion: Receive and file.
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve Settlements.
Gloria Gonzalez vs the City of Santa Ana, Mon 0294919: 20:21,
Compromise and Release $60,000
Robert Eggleston vs the City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case 0388423,
Compromise and Release $150,000
Southern California Edison, Claim No. 2004-182, $10,552.62
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,
2005 - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY
Motion: Receive and file report
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR HABITAT CONSERVATION
FUND PROGRAM GRANT AWARD
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-046 - Recognizing $50,000 in
State of California Habitat Conservation Fund Program grant funds in the
revenue account and appropriate same to the Habitat Conservation Fund
Program expenditure account
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22. D.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 03-088 - PHOTOGRAPHIC LAB MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT - Renew the contract with Graphic Distributors and Cal's
Camera & Video for a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed
$44,282 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-106 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - Renew the contracts for
janitorial supplies for a one-year period in a total annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $78,625 with:
Gale Supply Company
Kathco Products
Maintex, Inc.
Waxie Sanitary Supply
Xpedx
22.C. SPEC. NO. 05-104 - CLASS I TREE PRUNING - PARKS, RECREATION
& COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract to Great Scott
Tree Service, Inc. to Class I fine prune all trees at the Santa Ana Civic
Center complex, in the amount of $69,945 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
Council member Alvarez voted No on Item 22.C.
22.D. SPEC. NO. 05-084 - TROPHIES, PLAQUES AND AWARDS - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND PERSONNEL SERVICES AGENCY - Award
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contracts for a two-year period, with provision for three one-year renewals,
in the following annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor:
Players Choice
Signature Awards
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Amount:
$20,000
$20,000
PROJECTS
23.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR
LOGAN NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION (PROJECT NO. 05-7807)
- PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
Motion: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (Requires 5 affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-048 - Accepting $1,485,502
into the Traffic Congestion Relief Fund and appropriating the funds in
the Traffic Congestion Relief Fund.
2. Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $655,047.50 for construction of improvements in the
Logan Neighborhood.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $899,500.
23.B. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR EL SALVADOR CENTER RENOVATION
AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECTS 04-6375, 05-7709, AND 05-
7806)
Motion: Reject all bids submitted for the EI Salvador Center Renovation and
Park Improvement Projects.
23.C. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PROJECT NO.
06-6005)
Motion: Reject all bids for storm drain construction and street improvements
at various locations.
Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict on Item 25.A. due to the location of his
business and left the room. Mayor Pro Tem Bist assumed the Chair.
AGREEMENTS
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Continued from the October 3, 2005 meeting by a vote of 7-0
Hassain Nabati and Bill Gray, representing A White & Yellow Cab, Inc
addressed the Council in support of award of agreement
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
A YES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante,Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
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Continued from the October 3,2005 meeting by a vote of 7-0
Motion: Continue the matter to the November 21, 2005 City Council Meeting
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.C.
through 25.H.)
25.C. AGMT NO. 2005-261 - MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
- With Santa Ana Western Medical Center in an amount not to exceed
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$40,000 annually for a one-year term with two, one-year renewal options -
Fire Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2005-262 - FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM CONSULTING
SERVICES - With Mike Linares in an amount not to exceed $53,000 -
Community Development Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2005-263 - CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICES - With
Communications Support Group for a one-year period in an amount not to
exceed $80,370 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2005-264 - VETERINARY SERVICES - With Dr. Lorrie
Boldrick, DBA Quillie Acres, to for a period of one year in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.G. AGMT NOS. 2005-265, 2005-266 AND 2005-267 - TEMPORARY
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - With Project
Partners, PDS Technical Services, and CDI Business Solutions for an
amount not to exceed $150,000 each - Public Works Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2005-268 - STEAM CLEANING SIDEWALKS - Execute an
amendment with TSCM Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed
$260,000 - Community Development Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-10 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2004-317)
AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-14 - 2000 EAST FIRST STREET
Filed by St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, to subdivide an existing parcel
into two lots and Variance No. 2005-14 for a reduction in street frontage at
2000 East First Street.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
October 10, 2005 by a vote of 5-1 (Leo opposing, Lutz absent)
Applicant: St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
2005-10 (County Map No. 2004-317) as conditioned and Variance No.
2005-14 as conditioned.
Councilmember Alvarez voted No on Item 31.A
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AIR FAIR
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-103 - A resolution in support of Air Fair, a
political action committee, to halt expansion of John Wayne Airport
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Solorio
Substitute
Motion: Continue the matter for 4 weeks.
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
55.B. 2006 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-104 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana certifying that the City of Santa Ana has the resources to
fund the projects submitted for inclusion in the FY 2005-2006 - 2010-2011
Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to
implement all the projects submitted in the Program
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
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55.C. AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM ADELPHIA TO
TIME WARNER
Council member Christy declared a conflict of interest due to her
employment with Citibank and as a registered representative of
Citicorp Investment Services; she abstained and left the room for
this item only
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-105 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Resolution No. 2005-092 which conditionally
authorized the assignment of a Cable Television Franchise by Adelphia
Cablevision of Santa Ana, LLC to Time Warner NY Cable LLC, an indirect
subsidiary of Time Warner Cable Inc.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Christy (1)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Mayor Pulido returned to the dais and assumed the Chair
55.D. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2005-066 TO PROVIDE FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTING OF THE CONTINUATION OF ADDITIONAL
PARTIALLY-PAID TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-109 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Resolution No. 2005-066 to supplement the
provisions providing for the 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: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
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Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65.A. 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - City Manager
The City Manager provided an update on developments related to the
Fourth District Court of Appeal.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION FOR MOBILE VEHICLE VENDING
FEES
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 28,
2005 and November 4, 2005.
Staff report presented by Bruce Dunams, Community Preservation
Manager, Planning and Building Agency
Written Communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-106 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing an owner's permit fee for vehicle vending and
adding this fee to the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Solorio,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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75.B. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-05 - 2701 NORTH GRAND
AVENUE
Filed by Silvercreek Properties to allow the construction of a retail building
at 2701 North Grand Avenue
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21,
2005 and notices mailed.
Staff report presented by Karen Haluza, Principal Planner, Planning &
Building Agency
Written Communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NS-2704 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 2701 North Grand Avenue
from Single-Family Residence (R1) to Arterial Commercial (C5) (AA No.
2005-05)
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.C. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2005-01, AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2005-02, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
2005-05 (COUNTY MAP NO. 16905) AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2005-
04 - 2800 NORTH FARMERS DRIVE
Filed by Shea Homes for a 36 unit residential development at 2800 North
Farmers Drive
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21,
2005 and notices mailed.
Applicant: Shea Homes
Staff report presented by Karen Haluza, Principal Planner, Planning &
Building Agency
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Written Communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motions: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-107 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the
Shea Homes development located at 2800 North Farmers Drive,
approving a Mitigation Monitoring Program, and adopting certain facts,
findings and a statement of overriding considerations
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NS-2705 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adopting the Shea Homes at Farmers Drive Specific
Development No. 77 (SD-77) and rezoning the property located at
2800 North Farmers Drive from Single Family Residence (R1) to Shea
Homes at Farmers Drive Specific Development NO. 77 (SD-77)
(AA NO. 2005-02)
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-108 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-05
and Site Plan Review No. 2005-04 for the property located at 2800
North Farmers Drive (County Map No. 16905)
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.D. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 21 and
28,2005
Staff report presented by Thom Coughran, Water Resources Manager,
Public Works Agency
Written Communication: None
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No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: Adopt the updated 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
SUPPORT THE CHILDRENS HEALTH INITIATIVE (ALVAREZ)
Chris Leo, representing Supervisor Lou Correa's Office, addressed the
Council relative to the importance of supporting the Children's Health
Initiative
Lisann Martinez spoke in support of the Children's Health Initiative; Glen
Stroud and Alma Ramirez spoke in opposition to the measure
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-110 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana, requesting that the County of Orange support the Children's
Health Initiative
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Christy (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:15
P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
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COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:18 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eusebio Rios and Roy Alvarado addressed the Council relative to
problems in the Santa Anita neighborhood; they noted that many issues
outlined in a letter a year ago have been unresolved.
Lisann A. Martinez raised concerns relative to housing
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
. Noted that the Santa Ana River Task Force is meeting and toured the
River last Saturday; he noted that the Task Force will produce a
planning document
. Encouraged registered voters to vote in the November 8, 2005
election
. Wished all veterans a happy Veterans' Day
. Announced that "Toys for Tots" will be held at Main Place on Saturday,
December 3, 2005
. Asked staff to work with the Santa Anita neighborhood to address their
needs
Council member Solorio
. Encouraged residents to vote on November 8th and reminded them to
verify their polling locations as many precincts have been consolidated
for this election
. Noted that there was a meeting with the Santa Ana School District
relative to the construction at Valley High and the District's future plans
for Godinez High at Centennial Park
. Noted that the City has completed many items contained in the letter
from the Santa Anita neighborhood
Councilmember Christv
. Asked Chief Walters to assist in notifying seniors that are often
targeted by fraudulent groups, particularly during the holiday season
. Announced that the Manufactured Housing Educational Trust, which
represents the owners of mobile home parks, has pledged $1,000 to
the City's "Adopt a Park" program
. Noted that Captain Dave Thomas of the Santa Ana Fire Department
was highlighted in the latest OC Metro as one of Orange County's 25
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hottest leaders; he was featured due to his work on the Swift Water
Team assigned to New Orleans following the Katrina disaster
· Wished everyone a happy Veterans' Day and a happy Thanksgiving
Mayor Pulido
· Asked staff to revisit the requests from the Santa Anita neighborhood
and present the Council with an explanation of the progress on each
item; he noted that the city does not have enough facilities to meet all
the demands but that progress has been made on resolving many of
the issues in the Santa Anita neighborhood
· Also asked staff to take another look at the traffic patterns in the
neighborhood to see if a traffic signal is warranted
· Reminded all residents to vote in tomorrow's election
Councilmember Alvarez
· Thanked the residents of Santa Anita for attending the meeting
· Encouraged residents to consider making the commitment to apply for
the Grand Jury and noted that there was a specific need for more
applications from women in the community
Councilmember Bustamante
· Wished all veterans a happy Veterans' Day
· Announced that Boy Scout troop #28 was holding a flag retirement
ceremony this weekend
Mayor Pro Tem Bist
· Announced that the unveiling of the new fountain in the Artist Village
will be held on November 19, 2005
· Reminded residents to yote on November 8th
· Asked the Council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Bob Runnels, a
former Santa Ana Firefighter
ADJOURNMENT - 9:03 P.M. - To November 21, 2005 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chiefs
Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
In Memory of Bob Runnels
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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NOVEMBER 7, 2005