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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:14 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
INVOCATION
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
CATHY STANDIFORD, Assistant City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
Jerry Hill, Police Chaplain
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Pamela Arends-King,
Robert Cortez and 'Sandra T. Simon, for their contributions to the City of Santa Ana's
budget preparation
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Colleen Rucker, Tax
Specialist, and Internal Revenue Service in recognition of the Earned Income Tax Credit
"EITC" Outreach Program
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Judge Nho Trong Nguyen
for being the first Vietnamese-American Superior Court Judge in Orange County
*Not present
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following:
Name
Colby Johnson
Board/Commission
Youth Commission (Regular)
Ward
Mayor
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OATHS OF OFFICE
Enrique Adame Jr.
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Historic Resources Commission
Environmental & Transportation Advisory
Committee
Personnel Board
2
4
4
Lynnette Verino
Anne Menaldo
Donald L. Rogers
Ryan G. Williams
5
4
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:'
. Remove Item 25.C. from agenda per staff request
. Item 25A pulled to allow members of the public to speak on the item
. Councilmember Alvarez pulled 25.E, 25.F, and 31.A for separate discussion and
recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C
. Councilmember Benavides requested a correction on the February 5, 2007 City
Council minutes, to reflect the reason for his abstention on Item 80 A was because
he participated in the consideration of this matter as a member of the Planning
Commissioner
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
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.B.)
10A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2007
10.B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2007
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ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-06 - 510 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE
Placed on first reading at the February 5, 2007 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Bustamante absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on February 9, 2007
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2736 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana rezoning the property located at 510 North Euclid Street from Community
Commercial (C1) to Single-Family Residence (R1) (AA No. 2006-06)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - FEBRUARY 14, 2007
Motion: Receive and File Vacancy Report.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES
Community Redevelopment / 2
Housing Commission
Youth Commission - Alternate 3
Youth Commission - Regular 1
Personnel Board 1
TOTAL
BOARD/COMMISSION
Community
Redevelopment/Housing
Commission
Environmental & Transportation 1
Committee
Historic Resources Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Parks & Recreation Board
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
WARD
Tenant & 1
1,3 & 5
5
7
EXPIRED
TERMS
2
WARD
4 & Mayor
Mayor
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
6 & Mayor
Mayor & At Large
Mayor
6 & Mayor
6 & Mayor
Mayor
4
4 & Mayor
16
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13.B. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint Mario Xavier Turner to the Community Redevelopment &
Housing Commission, nominated by Councilmember Benavides as the
Ward 4 representative for a full term expiring December 14, 2010.
(Replacing M. Macres)
Motion: Reappoint Desi Reyes to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee, nominated by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce as their
representative for a full term expiring December 14, 2010.
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.H.)
02/02/07
Time
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:05 p.m.
15.A.
15.B.
15.C.
Council Meetina Aaendas Meetina Date
City Council Agenda 02/05/07
Revised City Council Agenda 02/05/07
Closed Session City Council Agenda
02/05/07
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
02/14/07
Posted
02/01/07
02/02/07
15.0.
02/12/07
Council Committee Aaendas Meetina Date Posted Time
15.E. Cancellation Notice-Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
01/23/07 01/18/07 5:30 p.m.
15.F Cancellation Notice-Main Street Development
02/01/07 02/01/07 3:30 p.m.
Boards/Commission Resianations Effective Posted Time
15.G. lIiana S. Welty, Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
02/06/07 02/09/07 11 :00 a.m.
15.H. Robert J. MacLeod, Personnel Board 02/06/07 02/09/07 11 :00 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
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19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
Motion: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule
outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045.
Councilmember Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A FIREMAN'S FUND HERITAGE GRANT
Motion: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a Fireman's Fund Heritage
Grant in the amount of $10,000.
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment . (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT No. 07-076 - Appropriating $10,000 of
grant funds into the Fireman's Fund Grant revenue and expenditure
accounts
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.E.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 05-130 - REPROGRAPHIC PAPERS AND ENVELOPES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Unisource Worldwide,
Inc. for a one-year period in the amount not to exceed $110,000 - Finance
and Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 06-186 - TREE PRUNING - Award a contract to Great Scott Tree
Service, Inc., in the amount of $68,680 - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 06-190 - ROCK, SAND AND AGGREGATE BASE MATERIALS
- Award contracts for a one-year period, with provision for four, one-year
renewals, in the following annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor:
So Cal Sandbags, Inc.
West Coast Sand & Gravel
Location:
Corona
Buena Park
Amount:
$50,000
$50,000
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22.0. SPEC. NO. 07-012 - AMMUNITION - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Reject the bids from Precision Ammunition, LLC as nonresponsive.
2. Award contracts for ammunition for a two-year period with provision
for three, one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed
$98,350 with the following vendors:
Vendor Location
Dooley Enterprises, Inc. Anaheim
Proforce Law Enforcement Brea
San Diego Police Equipment Co. San Diego
22.E. SPEC. NO. 03-091 - POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT COLD WATER METERS-
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Badger Meter, Inc., for
a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $70,000 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
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 25.1.)
25.A. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION ON EDINGER AVENUE AND
MOHAWK DRIVE
Continued from the January 16, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0
Lisann Martinez raised concerns about the process in approving the traffic
signal modification for this location
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-039 - Execute a cooperative agreement with Santa Ana
Unified School District - Public Works Agency
2 Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. - 07-069 - Accepting funds
from the Santa Ana Unified School District in the amount of $70,000 into
the Select Street Construction fund and appropriating funds to the Select
Street Construction fund for the traffic signal installation
modification on Edinger Avenue and Mohawk Drive
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.B. AGMT NO. 2007-040 - PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES - With Susan Saxe-
Clifford, Ph.D., in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Police Department
25.C. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT
Item 25.C. removed from the Agenda by unanimous consent per staff
request
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT - Amend the agreement with EIP Associates for an additional
amount of $122,927 not to exceed a total contracted amount of
$514,127 - Planning & Building Agency
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-079 - Recognizing $93,682 in
the 2006-2007 FY revenue account for Environmental Review Fee
for the First and Fourth Street Study Area and appropriating $93,682
to the Planning and Building Agency 2006-2007 FY budget allocation
account for contractual services for payment to EIP Associates
25.D. AGMT NO. 2007-041 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AIR
CONDITIONING/HEATING SYSTEMS - Execute an amendment with Acco
Engineered Systems to extend the term through fiscal year end and increase
the amount by $38,000, for a total amount not to exceed $103,000 - Finance
& Management Services Agency
25.E. AGMT - CELLULAR ANTENNA AT JEROME PARK
NOTE: One Council vote was taken on Items 25.E. and 25.F
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Councilmember Alvarez asked that the funds received by the City through
these agreements continue to be directed to deferred maintenance projects
in the respective parks in the same fashion as in past agreements
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-042 - Execute a lease agreement with Royal Street
Communications to collocate on cellular facility at Jerome Park -
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-80 - Recognizing $23,040 in
the Capital Outlay Miscellaneous Recoveries revenue account and
appropriate same to the Capital Outlay Park Improvements expenditure
account.
25.F. AGMT - CELLULAR ANTENNA AT MADISON PARK
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-043 - Execute a lease agreement with Royal Street
Communications to collocate on cellular facility at Madison Park - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-81 - Recognizing $23,040 in
the Capital Outlay Miscellaneous Recoveries revenue account and
appropriate same to the Capital Outlay Park Improvements expenditure
account
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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25.G. AGMT NO. 2007-044 - GEOFILE DATASET MAINTENANCE - With GIS
Data Resources, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Fire
Department
25.H. AGMT - PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR
(PROJECT 06-1500) - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
. AGMT NO. 2007-045 - With Victor and Rosalia Vivar for the
purchase of the residential property located at 1242 Raymar in the
amount of $710,000;
. AGMT NO. 2007-046 - With Abdon Beltran for the purchase of the
residential property located at 1243 Raymar in the amount of
$595,000;
. AGMT NO. 2007-047- With J. Jesus Rodriguez for the purchase of
the residential property located at 716 S. Bristol in the amount of
$625,000
. AGMT NO. 2007-048 - Execute an amendment to the agreement
with Alicia Araujo for the purchase of the residential property
located at 446 S. Bristol in the amount of $15,000 for a total
amount of 565,000
25.1. AGMT NO. 2007-049 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT - With
Valley Oak Systems in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000, with an
option to renew for one additional two-year term - Personnel Services Agency
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I VARIANCES
31.A. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-13 TO CONSTRUCT
A 60-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS FACILITY AT 1403 % NORTH TUSTIN
AVENUE
Filed by WMI Enterprises Inc. to allow the construction of a 60 foot high
wireless facility stealthed as a monopine in the Professional (P) zoning
district at 1403 % North Tustin Avenue
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Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its January
22,2007 meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Gartner absent)
Applicant: WMI Enterprises, Inc.
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving amendment to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2001-13 as conditioned.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
31.B. EXTENSION OF ENTITLEMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2002-31 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-32 TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE AT
3801 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET
Filed by Chevron Products Company to request an extension of the
entitlements to allow a gas station and convenience store at 3801 South
Bristol Street.
Applicant: Chevron Products Company
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-017- A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana extending Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-31 as conditioned
and Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-32 as conditioned for one year for the
property located at 3801 South Bristol Street
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2006-01 TO SUBDIVIDE TWO EXISTING
PARCELS INTO THREE LOTS AT 1316-1320 NORTH KING STREET
Filed by MGC Homes, Inc. to subdivide two parcels into three lots to facilitate
the construction of three single family residences in the Single Family
Residence (R 1) zoning district at 1316-1320 North King Street
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On January 17, 2007, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution
approving a Tentative Parcel Map No. 2006-01 (County Map No. 2006-115)
as conditioned.
Applicant: MGC Homes
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2006-01 (County Map 2006-115) as conditioned.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE SANTA ANA YOUTH
COMMISSION
Continued from the February 5,2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
Mario Guerrero, Colby Johnson, Evani Molina spoke in support of the
changes to the membership requirements for the Youth Commission.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending Sections 2-325, 2-450 and 2-451 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
modifying the appointment process and qualifications for membership on the
Youth Commission.
MOTION: Martinez
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
Ben Grabiel expressed concerns relative to this application for grant funds
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-018 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving the application for CCHE grant funds for the California
Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) under the California Clean
Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of
2002
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED CHANGES
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
EXPENDITURE PLAN
TO THE 2006/07
SERVICES FUND
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on February 9, 2007
Staff Report by Police Chief Walters
No written communication
No pubic speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana to approve an amendment to the proposed expenditure plan for
the 2006-2007Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Martinez
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.B.
PUBLIC HEARING
PAYMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC BILL
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on February 9, 2007.
Staff Report by Christine Duarte, Treasury Manager
No written communication
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-050 - With InfoSend, Inc., for a three-year period with
provision for a two year renewal, in an annual amount not to exceed
$100,000
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-051 - CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING -
Amend the agreement with TransFirst, LLC (formerly Payment Resources
International) for a total annual amount not to exceed $42,000 - Finance
& Management Services Agency
3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-020 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana establishing a per use electronic funds transfer fee,
and renaming the returned check fee a return payment fee
4. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-021 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend the current annual budget to add one full time
customer service representative position in the Finance and Management
Services Agency
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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. RE-VOTE FOR MAYOR PRO TEM (TINAJERO)
Continued from the January 16, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of
4-3 (Alvarez, Martinez, Tinajero, noes)
Stanley Fiala addressed the Council
Mayor Pro Tem Bustamante was recognized by the Chair and he resigned
from the position of Mayor Pro Tem and asked the Council to proceed with a
re-vote for Mayor Pro Tem
Motion: Nominate Councilmember Alvarez for Mayor Pro Tern
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
AT 7:16 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:22 P.M.
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COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the Council relative to matters within the
general jurisdiction of the City Council: Steve McGuigan, Lisann Martinez,
and Stanley Fiala. Mr. McGuigan invited all residents to participate in the
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life which will be held on May, 19,
2007. Ms. Martinez stated that she was making a public records request
relative to how much park space is lacking due to new development sites
under construction.
90.8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
· Announced that he attended the Tet Festival this weekend and the Black
History Parade two weeks ago and these events illustrate the diversity in
the City
· Noted that he attended the grand opening of the new wing at Bowers on
Saturday and that it was a very successful, well attended event
· Congratulated newly elected Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Announced that the Santa Ana Zoo would be celebrating its 55th
Birthday on March 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Councilmember Martinez
. Noted that the Council held a retreat at the Bowers Museum on February
14, 2007, and that all members were committed to working together for
the benefit of the community
. Noted that the grand opening of the renovated Santa Ana Stadium would
be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Eddie West Field
Councilmember Bustamante
· Noted that there were a lot of city issues discussed at the Council's
retreat on February 14, 2007, and thanked the City Manager for
empowering his staff to come up with new solutions
. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
· Announced that the Council was seeking volunteers to serve on the newly
established Early Prevention and Intervention Commission
· Announced that, on February 24, 2007, the Hispanic Bar Association
was recognizing the City Council as the first all Latino Council
Councilmember Benavides
· Noted that he and Councilmember Martinez had the opportunity to go to
Sacramento and observe a Youth in Government event, during which
participants assumed the duties of the legislators and drafted and
submitted bills.
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COMMENTS
. Asked staff to review parkway areas along Raitt Street between Warner
and Edinger to improve landscaping
. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
Councilmernber Tinaiero
. Asked staff to arrange for the Council to recognize Barbara Hill, the first
African-American teacher hired in Orange County, at an upcoming City
Council meeting; he further noted that Ms. Hill was his teacher at
Diamond Elementary
Mavor Pulido
. Asked staff to report on the history of Measure M funds received by the
City as compared with other Orange County cities
. Asked staff to provide a report to the Council on the requirement of
maintaining a certain number of monkeys at the Santa Ana Zoo as a
condition of the land agreement
. Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
ADJOURNMENT - 7: 58 P.M.
C~"~"Y'
Clerk of the Council
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