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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-07 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 382 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 383 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 384 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 385 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 386 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 387 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 388 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 389 NOVEMBER 7,2005 .. 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) .. 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 390 NOVEMBER 7,2005 $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 *** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 392 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 394 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 395 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 396 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 397 NOVEMBER 7,2005 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 398 NOVEMBER 7, 2005 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 399 NOVEMBER 7, 2005