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Home My WebLink About2001-06-04MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTATIONS JUNE 4, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:22 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL PULIDO, MAYOR PATRICIA McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN JOSE SOLORIO STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain MAYOR PULIDO 25 Years of Service Dennis Rios, Police Sergeant Special Award presented by Larry Haynes, Executive Director of Mercy Transitional Living Centers, to MAYOR PULIDO for his leadership and assistance in implementing the Emmanuel House project City Seal Tile presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Wayne Lewis for his invaluable service on the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 206 JUNE 4, 2001 OATHS OF OFFICE Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following: Name Board Ward Rep Nhan The Hoa Community Redevelopment & Housing Commission 1 Conrad Allen Gallegos Cable Television Advisory Board 3 Charlie D. Phan Library Board 1 Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the following Santa Ana Unified School District teachers who participated in the Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase Program: Michael Baker Ruth Baumgartner* Emily Benavides Christopher Cote Steven Dorsey Jenny Hazen Deborah High Kristine Kirkman Jeannette McMahon Anne Menaldo Lora Moeller * Alejandrina Osorio Regina Parga * Vincent Rios * Sandra Rubio * Jose Sanchez * Class A Administrative Commendations presented by MAYOR PRO TEM McGUIGAN to Gloria Perez, Police Service Officer, in recognition of her attainment of the Santa Ana Police Department Non -Sworn Employee of the Year Award and in recognition of her participation in the planning of a COP conference City Seal Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to David Sanchez for his invaluable service on the Cable Television Advisory Board Proclamations presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Steve Doughty and Drew Kunde of the West Floral Park Neighborhood Group and Certificates to the following volunteers from the West Floral Park and Fisher Park Neighborhoods who contributed to the improvement of a vacant property on the North East corner of Towner and Seventeenth Street: Brian Daley Robert Munoz Brett Giffiths * Jeff Musick* Dean Guzman Steve Orrick Jeff Hatch * David Schmid Ed Hidalgo * Mel Steiner Tim Hirota * Jeff Van Hoosear Scott Lohse Anthony Zavala Greg McCollum * Carlos Zavala CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 207 JUNE 4, 2001 Jam- -___ Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Coach Eric Anderson and the following members of Cheer Empire Jr. All Star "Monarchs" for placing first at the 2001 USA Nationals Championship: Eric Anderson, Coach Crystina Anderson Allee Ashlock * Ashlee Ashlock Lindsay Brown Rebecca Dodge Alexis Gentile Kimberly Gonzalez Vanessa Griggs Anya Joyo * Elizabeth Joyo Missac Gonzalez, Asst. Coach Brittany Laurel Devin Martinez Kaitlin Morrow Aubrey O'Boyle Lisa Orozco Michelle Stevens Briana Sfeir Brittany Welch Courtney Welch Rachel Yi Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the following Year 2001 Coml-ink Neighborhood Heroes for their outstanding contributions to neighborhood associations throughout our community: Recipient Amalia Almasy Robert "Bob" Black Janice Gothold Jon Gothold Jay Lira * Guillermo Madrigal Kathy Mitsumi Debbie Muise Lydia Salvetta Julie Stroud Dora Villagomez Association Saddleback View Sandpointe French Park French Park Riverview West New Horizons Sandpointe Morrison/Eldridge Park Republic Homes Riverview Pico/Lowell Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Santa Ana Winds Director Robert Ward recognizing the Winds on their 30`h Anniversary Proclamation and Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Future Business Leaders of America Region III - Orange County Director Philip Garnett and the following graduating students: Maria Carbajal Brenda Cuellar Rosa Cuellar* Melody Gonzalez * not present at Council meeting Rosa Guerrero * Jose Hernandez Veronica Perez CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 208 JUNE 4, 2001 - CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: • Agenda items 20.C. (Solorio), 23.A. (Franklin) 23.B. (Solorio), 25.C. (Christy), 25.F. (Bist) 39.A. (Christy) and 39.6. (McGuigan and Christy) pulled for separate discussion • Councilmember Alvarez abstained on item 20.A. • Mayor Pulido abstained on items 22.13. and 25.G. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.13.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2001 10.6. REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2001 ORDINANCES SECOND READING Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. (11.A. through 11.C.) Placed on first reading on May 21, 2001 and approved by a 6-0 vote (Pulido absent) 11.A. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 87-02 AND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT NO. 01 FOR MACARTHUR PLACE ORDINANCE NO. NS-2467 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Amendment No 1 to Development Agreement 87-02 between the City of Santa Ana and First American Financial Corporation CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 209 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 11.13. REGULATING CABLE, AND VIDEO SERVICE ORDINANCE NO. NS-2468 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana regulating cable, and video service providers, redesignating Articles II and III of Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as uncodified ordinances, and amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding a new Article II - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency 11.C. AMENDING THE REGULATION OF GIFTS TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS ORDINANCE NO. NS-2472 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 2-852 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding gifts to public officials - City Manager's Office BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT — MAY 30, 2001 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Cable Television Advisory Board 2 Ward 5 and 6 Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee 1 Mayor Human Relations Commission 1 At -Large Library Board 2 Ward 4 and 5 Workforce Investment Board 6 Youth Commission —Alternate Members 2 Ward 1 and 6 TOTAL 14 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 15.1-1.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 210 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Meeting Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 05/21/01 05/22/01 5:00 p.m. 15.13. City Council Meeting 05/21/01 05/16/01 5:30 p.m. 15.C. City Council Meeting - Revised 05/21/01 05/18/01 5:20 p.m. 15.D. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session Agenda 05/21/01 05/18/01 5:20 p.m. Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.E. Public Safety 05/21/01 05/18/01 10:30 a.m. 15.F. Park Dev. / Joint Use Facilities 05/22/01 05/18/01 10:40 a.m. 15.G. Neighborhood Improvement / Code Enforcement 05/22/01 05/18/01 10:45 a.m. 15.H. Arts and Culture 05/24/01 05/18/01 11:00 a.m. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.1.) Honoree Date 16.A. Orange County Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug, and 05/17/01 Violence Free Poster & Writing Contest Awardees 16.B. 54t' Annual Santa Ana Lulac State Convention 05/18/01 16.C. Justice Thomas Crosby's Retirement 05/18/01 16.D. Santa Ana High School ROTC 05/18/01 16.E. Orange County Department of Education - PAL 05/23/01 Recognition Event 161. National Missing Children's Day 05/25/01 16.G. House 2 Home Grand Opening 05/26/01 16.H. FAMSA, Inc. Grand Opening 05/26/01 16.1. Recognizing Bob & Donna Nelson for 40 Years of Service 06/01/01 to the Santa Ana Unified School District MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT No items reported out of Closed Session 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 211 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES Motion: 1. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-109 - With EIP Associates to provide additional environmental services for the Environmental Impact Report for the Armstrong Ranch Project in an amount not to exceed $10,860.00 2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-206 - Recognizing $10,860.00 in the 2000-2001 FY revenue account for environmental review fees for Armstrong Ranch and appropriating same to the Planning and Building Agency 2000-2001 FY budget allocation in the account for contractual services for payment to EIP Associates - Planning and Building Agency * Councilmember Alvarez abstained from above item 20.B. FOOD STAMP AND EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM OUTREACH Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-211 - Recognizing $302,830.00 in revenues awarded by the County of Orange for the Food Stamp and Earned Income Tax Credit Program Outreach grant 2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. AGMT NO. 2001-110 - With County of Orange to administer the Food Stamp and Earned Income Tax Credit Program Outreach grant AGMT NO. 2001-111 - With the Orange County Community Development Council to provide services for the Food Stamp and Earned Income Tax Credit Program Outreach grant for an amount not to exceed $298,650.00 - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 212 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR ......................................................................................... 20:G: iRAA3D ia3fCi:l�iJktENER:AV-04 3E;S.. EH;A$I:LFFRTI:.Qt4:gl a E.C.TS ................................................................................................... Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-214 - Accepting $2,264,400.00 into the Traffic Congestion Relief revenue account and appropriating same to the Traffic Congestion Relief (AB 2928) activity - Public Works Agency MOTION: Solorio SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.H.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 99-058 - TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES - Renew the contracts for temporary personnel services for the 12-month final renewal period in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $425,000.00 with the following: Adecco Employment Services Barrett Business Services, Inc. Personnel Group of America, Inc. d/b/a Thomas Staffing PDQ Personnel Services, Inc. 22.B. SPEC. NO. 01-062 - VEHICLE BODY REPAIR 1. Amend the contract with Kelly's Body Shop for vehicle body repair in the amount of $16,000.00 and 2. Award contracts for vehicle body repair for a one-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, to the lowest responsive bidders in a total aggregate annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the following: A & J Auto Body Doffo Automotive, Inc. K.C. Auto Collision Kelly's Body Shop 1 Day Paint & Body Centers, Inc. * Mayor Pulido abstained from above item CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 213 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.C. SPEC. NO. 01-066 - HANDHELD BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING INSTRUMENTS 1. Reject the bid from AlcoPro, Inc. as nonresponsive. 2. Award a contract to Intoximeters, Inc. for the purchase of handheld breath alcohol testing instruments and mouthpieces in the amount of $13,819.13 - Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC. NO. 01-067 - WIRELESS, TYPE II PC CARDS, FOR LAPTOPS - With CDCE, Inc. for the purchase of wireless, type II PC cards for laptops in the amount of $59,017.50 - Finance and Management Services 22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-074 - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE - WATER WELL - With Digital Electronic Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a variable frequency drive in the amount of $66,940.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-075 - HERMAN MILLER FURNITURE - With Herman Miller Workplace Resource, based on their contract with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, in an annual amount not to exceed $137,000.00 - Finance and Management Services D 22.G. SPEC. NO. 01-078 - ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit to A & W Electric Motors, Inc. by $10,000.00 for electric motor repairs, for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.1-1. SPEC. NO. 01-079 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF STREET MEDIANS AND VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit to Midori Gardens by $112,000 for landscape maintenance of street medians and various public facilities, for an annual amount not to exceed $678,280.00 - Finance and Management Services PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: 1. Award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in an estimated amount of $993,479.05 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 214 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Receive and file the categorical exemption for Environmental Revenue Nos. 01-59, 01-60, 01-61, and 01-62. 3. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $1,241,800.00 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) 3>E3> I xt.J l �# >; ?.$a`• ...... q..#7# :.3 'I `......i: f1fi.. Motion: 1. Award a contract to Quality Fence Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $45,860.00 2. Receive and file the categorical exemption for Environmental Revenue No. 00-155 3. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $63,000.00 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. and 25.13.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-112 - PLANNING SERVICES - With Susan Case to provide public hearing support services for the Historic Resources Commission in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 - Planning and Building Agency 25.13. AGMT NO. 2001-113 - ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - With Katz, Okitsu, and Associates; FPL and Associates; and Willdan/WPA for traffic engineering services in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for each firm - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 215 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 04 Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. With Wesley A. Bosch, M.A. increasing the amount of the contract to $63,400.00 - Community Development Agency MOTION: Christy SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.D. and 25.E.) 25.D. AGMT NO. 2001-115 - CAREER PLANNING SERVICES - With Epic Career Services to provide career planning workshops for Welfare -to - Work clients in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Community Development Agency 25.E. AGMT NO. 2001-116 - MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF REMITTANCE PROCESSING SYSTEM - With Technology Unlimited, Inc. to maintain and enhance the City's remittance processing system for a one-year period, with options for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $18,000.00 -Finance and Management Services ............................................. 25 F A iNJ t t� 2p...........?..... 4 .. ......f......11'Y:GE.... �F ..M.N.. .. OVi4. tON Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. With Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation in the amount of $350,000.00 - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency MOTION: Bist VOTE: SECOND: Alvarez AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 216 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.G. through 25.1.) 25.G. AGMT NO. 2001-118 - TAXI SERVICES - THE DEPOT - With Coast Yellow Cab Cooperative for a two-year period with options for two, one- year renewals for taxi services at The Depot - Community Development Agency * Mayor Pulido abstained from above item. 25.H. AGMT NO. 2001-119 - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INVENTORY - With Berryman & Henigar in an amount not to exceed $80,740.00 - Public Works Agency 25.1. AGMT NO. 2001-120 - RESTORATION OF MAIN LIBRARY CEILING - With V & M Restoration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $92,588.03 - Finance and Management Services MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29.A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BYLAWS AMENDMENT Motion: Approve. Amendment to establish the Grassroots Network and the corresponding increase in dues of $7,519.00 for the remainder of calendar year 2001 - City Manager's Office LAND USE MATTERS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS 32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2000-106 Subdivide a 16.4-acre property into five parcels at the PacifiCenter Marketplace (Home Depot) within Specific Development 69 - Planning and Building Agency Motion: Approve Tentative Parcel Map 2000-106. Apolicant: North American Properties CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 217 JUNE 4, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS i?i H-W.Rli:P 'lE? LI £:fib t11 I:� '...: �}kh�l:�?�it7C}F�;?i3" Recommended for approval by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission on May 15, 2001 by a 6-0 vote (Leon absent); and the Historic Resources Commission on May 3, 2001 by a 7-0 vote (Chinn and Gartner absent) Motion: Approve. 20 The Historic Properties Restoration Loan Program - Community Development Agency MOTION: Christy SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) Recommended for approval by the Board of Recreation and Parks on May 23, 2001 by a 8-0 vote (Verino absent); and the Planning Commission on May 29, 2001 by a 5-0 vote (Doughty and Richardson absent) Motion: Approve. 1. Approve the new Children's Zoo Phase II final plan 2. Approve the naming of Phase II portion of the Santa Ana Zoo's new Children's Zoo, "Crean Family Farm" - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 218 JUNE 4, 2001 75.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-04 Public hearing to allow Fraternal Organizations in the Professional district with a conditional use permit citywide Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on May 25. 2001 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 14, 2001 by a 7-0 vote Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Nelson Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council : None Public Hearing: No Speakers; public hearing closed Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 2001-013. 75.B. 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2473 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections 41-33 and 41-313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to the establishment of clubs, fraternal orders and lodges as conditionally permitted uses in the City's Professional (P) Zoning District - Planning and Building Agency AAgolicant: City of Santa Ana MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 CITY BUDGET Public hearing to consider the City's Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Budget and related matters Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on May 25 and June 1,2001 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 219 JUNE 4, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS Presentation of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 City Budget by Assistant City Manager Kurita Presentation of Sewer Enterprise Fund by Water Resources Manager Coughran Presentation of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Projects by Transportation Manager Amerson Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None There were no public speakers on public hearing Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2474 - An ordinance 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, 2001 - Finance and Management Services 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 2001-073 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110, 91-066 and 96-095 to effect certain changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plans - Personnel Services Department 3. Direct staff to present the proposal to create a sewer enterprise fund to the business and residential communities for their consideration and input. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Franklin VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7)* NOES: None (0) * Per his request, Mayor Pulido is recorded as an abstention on any budget line Item related to the Cornerstone Village project CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 220 JUNE 4, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.13.1. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 2001-074 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and repealing in part Resolution No. 2000-040 - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7)* NOES: None (0) * Councilmember Christy abstained from Metered Water Rate increase in the Miscellaneous Fees Resolution COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:14 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:56 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Juan Sanchez addressed Council with concerns relative to the upcoming expiration of the permit for the City Soccer Adult League Alex Vega addressed Council relative to the recent death of his nephew and the need for the City's help in preventing further violence 903. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Alvarez Announced that she had seen a flyer advertising a conservation forum at Edison Field on June 9, 2001; she requested staff to obtain more information on this forum and suggested that a similar event be held in Santa Ana in the near future CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 221 JUNE 4, 2001 COMMENTS Stated that on March 19, 2001 the Council adopted a resolution related to State grant funds and an agreement with Citizens in Action to plan a Technology Learning Center. Since this time, the City has received a request from Assemblyman Correa not to pursue funding for that agency and the State is also investigating the matter; she asked the City Attorney to look at ways to provide these grant funds to another agency for the needed Technology Center in Santa Ana • Commended staff for their efforts in preparing the City budget for 2001-02 FY Asked the Council to adjourn in the memory of Anthony Oaxaca Quinn, and Christian -Ramirez -Vega and, in honor of the literary work of the renown author Gabriel Garcia -Marquez Councilmember Christy • Noted that 'bruising" was once again impacting Santa Ana, particularly on Bristol Street on Sunday nights. She further noted that cruising causes problems not only on Bristol Street but in the parking lots and within the surrounding neighborhoods. She asked for support from parents, the neighborhoods and the business community in resolving this problem D • Announced that she attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Troop 265 and that John Edward Davis, a thirteen year old, achieved Eagle Scout status at this event • Announced that she attended the very successful and entertaining gala performance of the Orange County High School of the Arts at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on June 3, 2001 • Asked that the City Council adjourn in the memory of Maurice Dixon and Maria Cristina Ramos de Hermosillo, the wife of the Mayor of the City of Mexicali Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan Noted that conservation notifications are being broadcast on Cable Television Station Channel 3 to inform residents of the need to conserve energy • Stated that she had seen a program entitled "Solutions Magazine" that was not advertised in the TV Guide but was shown on Channel 3 on Sunday evening; Councilmember McGuigan noted that the program seemed to contain material that may not be appropriate for a government channel and asked staff to look into this matter • Complimented staff from the Fire and Police Departments in organizing the 'Ride the Coast' bike event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 222 JUNE 4, 2001 COMMENTS Councilmember Bist • Commented that because there are no bus turn outs in the right hand lanes near Main and MacArthur, traffic is severely backed up near the 55 Freeway on ramp. She asked staff to work with OCTA to see if this traffic problem can be resolved • Announced that she attended the grand opening of the new House 2 Home store and that it was a very impressive store • Noted that she has received many compliments from residents relative to the new green bus benches in the City of Santa Ana • Commented that there were two recent newspaper articles complimenting progress in the City including one about downtown and a second article listing Santa Ana as the 24`h safest City in the United States Councilmember Solorio • Noted that there is a need for diverse representation on the City's Boards and Commissions and asked residents interested in serving on a Board or Commission to notify the City Council • Commented that the County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Newport Beach to do an environmental study to keep the curfew at John Wayne Airport in place, and that the City Council is monitoring this process • Attended the grand opening of FAMSA, a new furniture retail outlet store in the Downtown Plaza, which is an example of a large business from Mexico opening in the City • Reported that Santa Ana Unified School District and the Rancho Santiago Community College District continue to work with the City of Tustin on trying to acquire land for school facilities. He noted that the City Council has passed a resolution supporting these efforts Councilmember Franklin • Complimented the new joint committee of the City and the Santa Ana Unified School District on efforts to work together on issues of school development in Santa Ana • Announced that a group of firefighters from the City installed a plaque on the clock tower at the Spurgeon Building • Asked staff to meet with state representatives for support in obtaining a state grant for Santiago Park • Noted that in some instances the old bus benches are not being removed as the new benches are installed; he asked staff to look into this situation • Announced that the California Division of Tourism has designated Main Place as an exclusive California Welcome Center CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 223 JUNE 4, 2001 ADJOURNMENT - 10:32 P.M. - To June 18, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Chiefs Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4ch Floor, Santa Ana, California In Memory of Anthony Rudolph Oaxaca Quinn Christian Ramirez Vega Maria Christina Ramos de Hermosillo Maurice Dixon In Honor of The literary work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez -7 Patricia E. 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