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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 19, 2006 CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 6:08 P.M. ATTENDANCE: Councilmembers present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tem CLAUDIA ALVAREZ 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 INVOCATION Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Item 25 O. pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Bist . Councilmember Alvarez recorded a No vote on Item 25.H. . Closed Session Report - Item 19A Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 190 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. -10.C.) 10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2006 10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2006 10.C. JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2006 ORDINANCES 11 A FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 - PROPOSED CITY BUDGET Placed on first reading at the June 5, 2006 Council Meeting and approved by a 7-0 vote Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 9, 2006 Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2713 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana appropriating monies to the several offices, agencies and departments of the City for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2006. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13A VACANCY REPORT - JUNE 14, 2006 Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 191 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES WARD Environmental & Transportation 2 Santa Ana Committee Chamber & 5 Youth Commission - Alternate ~ 2&6 TOTAL 4 BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED WARD TERMS Community Redevelopment / 2 Mayor, Tenant Housing Commission Personnel Board 1 Mayor Youth Commission - Alternate 1 3 TOTAL 4 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 15.0.) 15A 15.B. 15.C. 15.D. Council MeetinQ Allendas City Council Agenda Revised City Council City Council-Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda Special Joint Meeting MeetinQ Date 06/05/06 06/05/06 06/05106 Posted 05/31/06 06/02/06 06/02/06 06/09/06 06/08/06 MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Time 1:45pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 12:30 pm Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.G.) 16.A. 16.B. 16C 16.0. Honoree Parent of the Year, Santa Ana Unified School District National Preservation Month Small Business Award - 504 Financial Institution of the Year Jr. Achievement Small Business Poster of the Year Date 06/02/06 06/02/06 06/08/06 06/08/06 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 192 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 16.E. 16.F. 16.G. Southland EDC Small Business of the Year Custom Auto Service 40th Anniversary National Hispanic Business Woman 06/08/06 06/10/06 06/10/06 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlements. Daniel Perales. WCAB # ANA 0353894; 0382071, CLAIM # 01-1807 & 04- 2884, DOl # 04/28/01 & 10/16/03, $23,173.75 Stipulated Disability Oscar Barnhardt, WCAB Case # ANA 0375118, $40,000, Compromise and Release 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE THORNTON PARK RECREATIONAL TRAIL REFURBISHMENT GRANT AWARD Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-143 - Recognizing the Thornton Park Recreational Trail Refurbishment Grant in the amount of $102,752 into the Thornton Park Recreational Trail revenue account and appropriate same into the expenditure account. 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, FAMILY AND CHILDREN TOGETHER FUNDS FOR THE CORBIN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-142 - Recognizing funds from the County of Orange, Family and Children Together Funds in the amount of $35,248 into the Families and Communities Together Program revenue account and appropriate same into the expenditure account. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 193 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.C. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, CORRECTIONS STANDARDS AUTHORITY'S TITLE II PROGRAM GRANT Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-141 - Recognizing $200,000 in the State Corrections Standards Authority's Title II Program Year 3 revenue account and appropriate same to the Corrections Standards Authority - Title II Program Year 3 expenditure accounts. 20.D. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-140 - Accepting Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant funds for the Public Access computer Hardware Upgrade Program of $45,000 into the revenue account and appropriate the same into the expenditure account. 20.E. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF MEASURE M METROLlNK FUNDS FOR THE SANTA ANA SECOND MAIN TRACK PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 06-1724) Motion; Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-139 - Recognizing $190,000 in unanticipated Measure M Metrolink funds and appropriate the same into the Santa Ana Second Main Track project expenditure account, Project No. 06-1724. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.G.) 22A SPEC. NO. 04-062 - CAR WASH AND DETAILING - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the annual aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000 with the following vendors: Harbor Blvd. Car Wash Main Street Car Wash Z & H Happy Hands Corp. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 194 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-094 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY- Amend the contract with Wells Supply Company by $15,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $43,060 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22C SPEC NO. 06-063 - CONTRACT AWARD FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM INSTALLATION - PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract to Freeway Electric in the amount not to exceed $27,335 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.D. SPEC. NO. 06-065 - RE-ROOFING SOUTHWEST SENIOR CENTER - Award a contract to Foam Experts Roofing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $71,500 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.E. SPEC NO. 06-068 - BRASS WATER SERVICE FITTINGS - Award a contract to Ferguson Waterworks for a one-year period, with a provision for three one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $171,429 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.F. SPEC. NO. 06-073 - TRAILER MOUNTED MOBILE DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Associated Power, Inc., in the amount of $61,061.93 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.G. SPEC NO. 06-084 - LIBRARY MEDIA EQUIPMENT - LIBRARY & PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Amend the contract with Card Meter Systems Inc. to increase the aggregate limit by $10,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency PROJECTS MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES 23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR BROADWAY REHABILITATION AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FROM FIRST STREET TO CIVIC CENTER DRIVE (PROJECT NOS. 05-1705 AND 06-3199) Motion: 1. Award a contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $1,499,494 for construction of Broadway rehabilitation and water main improvements from First Street to Civic Center Drive. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 195 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $1 ,874,300. 23. B CONTRACT AWARD FOR SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK CENTRAL RESTROOM RENOVATION (PROJECT NO. 04-6403A) Motion: 1. Award a contract to Unique Performance Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $249,500 for the Santa Ana Zoo central restroom renovation. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $311,800. 23.C CONTRACT AWARD FOR SANTA ANA SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNAGE (PROJECT NO. 06-5011) Motion: 1. Award a contract to Sudhakar Company International the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $108,000 to upgrade school crossing signage. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $135,000. 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.P.J 25.A. AGMT NO. 2006-141 - AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM - With The Abbey Group in an amount not to exceed $355,000 - Police Department 25.B. AGMTS - LEISURE CLASS INSTRUCTORS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Execute an amendment to the following: AGMT NO. 2006-143 - With National Heritage Foundation FBO Academy of International Dance for dance instruction, increasing the agreement by $7,000 for FY 2006-07 and extending it an additional one-year, for a total amount of $22,000 AGMT NO. 2006-144 - With Martin Torres for Karate Do Kai instruction, increasing the agreement by $7,000 for FY 2006-07 and extending it an additional one-year, for a total amount of $22,000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 196 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2006-145 - With Choc Le for Tae Kwon Do Instruction, increasing the amount by $6,000 for FY 2006-07 and extending it an additional one-year, for a total agreement amount of $30,000 25.C. AGMT NO. 2006-146 - WIRELESS SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT - Execute an amendment to the agreement with AWS in an amount not to exceed $120,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency 25.0. AGMT NO. 2006-147 - ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Urban Studio in an amount not to exceed $76,000 - Planning & Building Agency 25.E. AGMT NO. 2006-148 - NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM INSPECTION SERVICES - Execute a second amendment to the agreement with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $1 00,000 for a total contract amount of $600,000 and extending the agreement for one year - Public Works Agency 25.F. AGMT - UNREPRESENTED PART TIME EMPLOYEES Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2006-150 - REGARDING WAGES, HOURS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES - With the Service Employees International Union Local 347 (SEJU) 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 85-27 to reflect changes regarding represented part-time titles and provide pay increases for all part-time litles for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007- 2008 25.G. AGMT NO. 2006-151 - GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - With Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed $75,000 - City Manager's Office 25.H. AGMT NO. 2006-152 - GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - With Townsend Public Affairs in an amount not to exceed $25,000 - City Manager's Office Councilmember Alvarez voted No on Item 25.H. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 197 JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.1. AGMT NO. 2006-153 - PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF MACARTHUR FAIRVIEW PARK, LLC PROPERTY AT 2961 MACARTHUR (PROJECT 05-1707) - With MacArthur Fairview Park, LLC in the amount of $63,970 - Public Works Agency 25.J. AGMT NO. 2006-154 - PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE LIDIA RODRIGUEZ PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 S. BRISTOL (PROJECT 06- 1712) - With Lidia Rodriguez in the amount of $560,000 - Public Works Agency 25.K. AGMT NO. 2006-155 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OF UNISYS COMPUTER SYSTEMS - With Symco Group, Inc. for a one-year term in with an option for two one-year renewals an amount not to exceed $64,500 and authorize the Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency and the City Attorney to execute the optional renewals pursuant to the ternns of the original contract - Finance and Management Services Agency 25L AGMT NO. 2006-156 - CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Pacific Building Care at The Depot to increase the annual amount by $10,000 for an amount not to exceed $117,280 - Community Redevelopment Agency 25.M AGMT NO. 2006-157 - PROMOTION VIDEO - With Post Modern Creative, LLC for an amount not to exceed $45,000 - Community Development Agency 25.N. AGMT NO. 2006-158 - STORMWATER RELATED SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the agreement with CDM in the amount of $20,000 for a total cost of $335,000 and extend the agreement for one year - Public Works Agency 25.0. AGMT NO. 2006-159 - LEASE AGREEMENT - With Cafe Express for a restaurant at The Depot in Santa Ana - Community Development Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19B JUNE 19, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.P. AGMT NO. 2006-160 - GRANTS LOCATOR SYSTEM - With eCivis in an amount not to exceed $20,804 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29A INSURANCE RENEWALS Motion: 1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool for an additional three years beginning July 1, 2006 at an annual premium cost not to exceed $1,825,000 for the first year. 2. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2007 at a premium cost of $387,188. 3. Approve the City's continued participation in the Crime Bond Program at a premium cost not to exceed $11,500 from July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **. BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCES I FIRST READING 50A 2006 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2714 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana calling for, and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 7, 2006 for the election of certain officers. 2. Adopt resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-034 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana requesting the Board of Supervisors of Orange County to consolidate a General Municipal Election of the City of Santa Ana with the State's General Election. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 199 JUNE 19, 2006 BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 2006-035- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing a charge for candidates' statements to be submitted to the electorate in the November 2006 General Municipal Election. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 50.B. NOVEMBER 7, 2006 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS QUESTIONS RELATING TO CHANGES IN THE CITY CHARTER Council discussion ensued on this matter. Mayor Pulido moved, seconded by Councilmember Solorio, that the staff recommendations on this item be amended to delete the proposed charter amendments relating to Council salaries and Mayoral term limits. He further moved that the proposed implementing ordinance relating to Council member salaries be deleted from the recommended actions. Mayor Pro Tem Bist made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to approve the staff recommendations as amended to delete the proposed charter amendment relating to Council salaries but retain the proposal relating to Mayoral term limits. Glen Stroud addressed the Council and stated that the question of term limits for the Mayor should be decided by the voters. Substitute Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading as amended to delete Section 2C (amendment to Section 402 relating to Council salaries) and further delete Exhibit C and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2715 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be consolidated with the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 7, 2006 for the submission to the voters of questions relating to the amendment of the City Charter. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 200 JUNE 19, 2006 BUSINESS CALENDAR 2. Place ordinances A and C on first reading and authorize publication of title. A. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2716 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending section 2-101 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Council organization; &.--GRDIN.^.NCE /\n ordinanoo of tho City Counail of tile City of Santa /\na aaain€j seation 2 110 to tho Santa Ana Muniaipal Coae relatin€j to Counail memller salaries; ana C. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2717 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2, Article 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, relating to City Manager's authority to enter contracts. 3. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-036 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana requesting the Board of Supervisors of Orange County to consolidate a Special Municipal Election of the City of Santa Ana with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 7, 2006 4. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-037- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing written arguments for changes to the Santa Ana Charter 5. Direct the Clerk of the Council to prepare guidelines for preparation of arguments for/against the proposed charter amendments, fix August 1, 2006 as the date for the submission of arguments, and post the notice for the argument process in accordance with the provisions of the California State Elections Code. 6. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each of the charter amendments submitted to the voters. 7. Approve ballot question groupings and direct City Attorney to prepare a ballot question resolution to be considered in conjunction with second reading of ordinance calling election. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 201 JUNE 19, 2006 BUSINESS CALENDAR MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Garcia, (3) NOES: Bustamante, Christy, Pulido, Solorio (4) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Motion failed of adoption Motion: Approve the staff recommended actions on Item 50. B. amended as follows: A. Amend recommendation #1 relating to the ordinance calling a Special Municipal Election by deleting: Section 2 C (amendment to Section 402 relating to Council salaries) and further delete Exhibit C Section 2 D (amendment to Section 404 relating to the presiding officer) and further delete Exhibit D B. Amend recommendation #2 relating to the implementing ordinances by deleting the ordinance implementing changes relating to Council salaries MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Christy, Pulido, Solorio (4) NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Garcia (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) The motion (Pulido-Solorio) was adopted. Discussion on the matter continued. Council member Garcia introduced a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bis!. to add a charter amendment limiting the number of terms for the Office of Mayor to six (6) two year terms Motion: Approve a charter amendment to be placed on the November 7,2006 ballot limiting the number of terms for the Office of Mayor to six (6) two year terms CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 202 JUNE 19, 2006 BUSINESS CALENDAR MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Garcia (3) NOES: Bustamante, Christy, Pulido, Solorio (4) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Motion failed of adoption 50.C. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2718 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adding Section 2-300.4 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to conferring the powers and duties of Executive Director of Community Development upon the Deputy City Manager of Development Services MOTION: Christy SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) RESOLUTIONS 55,A. AMENDMENTS TO BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL (BICEP) AGREEMENTS AND NEW PROGRAM DOCUMENTS Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-038- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending the liability risk coverage agreement and the Joint Powers agreement creating the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool Joint CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 203 JUNE 19, 2006 BUSINESS CALENDAR Powers Authority, authorizing, ratifying, and approving certain other actions in connection therewith. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55.B. RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO, 2006-039 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana concerning the status of the circulation element of the City of Santa Ana's General Plan MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) REPORTS 65A 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - The City Manager provided an update on developments related to the 4th District Court of Appeal. 65B PRESENTATIONS OF LABOR UNIONS' REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ON ENHANCED RETIREMENT FORMULA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 204 JUNE 19. 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS Bob Hunt, Dave Biondolillo, Souri Am/rani, David Hermance, Larry Yenglin, Russ Davis, Jeff Krutsinger, Monica Suter, Greg Ware, Beth A/decoa, Joe Rodrigues, Kim McPeck, Olivia Moeller, Holly Swain, and Mark Nichols addressed the Council in support of an enhanced retirement formula for city employees. Union representatives noted that the employee organizations have been negotiating jointly with the City since November 2005, but the talks have reached impasse. The representatives listed above requested that the City Council resolve the impasse by adopting the union's proposal to share in the cost of providing the 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. Council discussion ensued. Motion: Instruct the City Manager to work with the bargaining unit leadership to select an independent auditor to look at the City's Fiscal Year 2006-07 budget, the cost of which will be shared by the City and the affected bargaining units. PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2006-02 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2006-01 TO CONSTRUCT THE CRAZY HORSE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT AT 1580 EAST WARNER AVENUE - DYERHOLLOW PARTNERS, L.P. Council member Solorio declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 75.A. due to a recent contribution received from the applicant, and left the meeting for this item. Filed by Dyerhollow Partners, L.P, requesting to construct the Crazy Horse Square Development NO.8 at 1580 East Warner Avenue. Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 9, 2006 Staff Presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director Planning & Building Agency No public speakers; public hearing closed Written communication: None. Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication. ORDINANCE NS-2719 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Specific Development No.8, creating a third CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 205 JUNE 19, 2006 WORK STUDY SESSION project area that will allow retail and food uses for the property located at 1580 East Warner Avenue (lOA No. 2006-02) 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-040 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program for Environmental Review No. 2004-109 and Site Plan Review No. 2006-01 for the property located at 1580 East Warner Avenue MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Solorio (1) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:08 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:09 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Pro Tern Bist and Council member Alvarez left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. WORK STUDY SESSION WSA RENAISSANCE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency and Stefanos Polyzoides, representing Moule & Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, presented an update on the Renaissance Specific Plan to the City Council. As part of the preparation of the Specific Plan, staff held four outreach workshops on April 18, 2006 and April 20, 2006, which were attended by more than 200 members of the general public, elected and appointed officials. In addition, The Moule & Polyzoides team conducted a weeklong design charette from May 8, 2006 through May 13, 2006. The intent of the charette was to develop, identify and evaluate the community's desired outcome for the project area through an open design forum. Results from these meetings were presented to the Council by Mr. Polyzoides. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 206 JUNE 19, 2006 COMMENTS A letter was received from Enrique Legaspi, Vice President and Regional Officer of the Regency Center expressing concerns about plans proposed for the Center in the Renaissance Specific Plan Art Lomeli addressed the Council relative to the specific plan and requested that the plan give the Downtown Hispanic Business District the ability to enhance its economic strength. Sandra Pena asked that the area's historic and cultural significance be preserved. Gary Hasell noted that the newly constructed pedestrian bridge at the Santa Ana Depot will facilitate pedestrian traffic in the area. COMMENTS 90A PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Christv . Asked Deputy Fire Chief Steve Critchfield to present a report on the dangers of overcrowding at the next City Council meeting . Further requested that the fire marshal be prepared to address the Council related to July 4th activities ADJOURNMENT - 9:25 p.m. - To July 3, 2006 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California " /, u;;-;t Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council ~6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 207 JUNE 19, 2006