HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 2, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:13 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
PATRICIA McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF present:
DEBRA KURITA, Assistant City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
Councilmember Brett Franklin
David Mitchell, Police Chaplain
Councilmember Brett Franklin
20 Years of Service
Gene Jensen, Fire Safety Analyst
Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Santa Ana Police Officer
Arthur Carranza for his contributions to the "Operation Pueblo Town" Community
Cleanup event held on June 16, 2001 in the Townsend Street area
Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Priscilla Monserrate-
Sanders, Latino Health Access Program Coordinator of the Wellness Village 92701
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Program and to the following members of the Santa Ana Youth Councils for Community
Health (YCCH) and supporting members of Youth Promotores de Salud (Community
Health Workers)
Cornerstone Village 92701 YCCH
Damaris Flores*
Elvia Flores*
Jose Garcia
Spectrum Condominiums
Josue Cruz*
Pamela Hernandez*
Liliana Jimenez*
Alejandro Hinojosa*
Sandra Ortega*
Patty Venegas
YCCH
Francisco Mendoza*
Jorge Prieto*
Town Square Condominiums YCCH
Monica Avela*
Emanuel Pantoja*
Ruth Gonzalez*
Tania Pantoja*
Andrew Lemus
Saulo Quezada
David Lemus
Mario Ramirez*
Rocio Lopez
Secundino Rivas*
Luisana Muniz*
Blanca Torres*
Jonathan Ossorio*
Garfield YCCH
Miguel Aleman*
Abner Chavez
Jose Alvarez
Libni Chavez
Esmeralda Castelan
Daisy Martinez
Sandra Castelan
Claudio Solorio
Youth Promotores de Salud
(Community Health Workers)
Ramiro Cervantes*
Erendira Jimenez*
Tony Chairez*
Isidro Jimenez*
Alejandra Chavez*
Jazmin Sanchez*
Cesar Diaz*
Oscar Vallejo*
Verenice Escobar*
Moises Vasquez*
Guadalupe Garcia*
Pilar Viveros*
Karina Gonzalez*
*Present at meeting
Proclamation presented by COLINCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Gary Taylor, Program
Manager for the Orangewood Children's Home on their many accomplishments in
advancing the quality of life for abused and neglected children
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OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council Healy to the following:
Name Board
Audrey Yamagata-Noji Library Board
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ward Rep.
Ward 5
Acting Chair Franklin announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Agenda items 22.J., (public speaker request), 23.A. (Alvarez), 25.B., (public
speaker request), 25.E. (Bist), 31.A. (Bist) and 31.B. (Bist) pulled for separate
discussion
• Addition of Closed Session Report - 19A
• Addition of Excused Absences - 19B
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2001
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2001
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT —JUNE 27, 2001
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission Vacancies
Cable Television Advisory Board 2
Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee 1
Human Relations Commission 1
Workforce Investment Board 6
Youth Commission —Alternate Members 2
TOTAL 12
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Ward
Ward 5 and 6
Mayor
At -Large
Ward 1 and 6
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.F)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A.
Notice of Adjournment
06/18/01
06/05/01
2:45 p.m.
15.13.
City Council Meeting
06/18/01
06/15/01
9:15 a.m.
15.C.
City Council Meeting - Revised
06/18/01
06/15/01
5:30 p.m.
15.D.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
06/18/01
06/15/01
5:30 p.m.
Council Committee Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.E.
Public Safety
06/18/01
06/15/01
12:15 p.m.
15.F.
South Main Street
Implementation Plan
06/20/01
06/15/01
12:30 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.E.)
Honoree Date
16.A. HOPE Worldwide - Computer Geniuses Program 06/16/01 _
Graduation Celebration
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CONSENT CALENDAR
16.B. Community Cleanup Event "Operation Pueblo Town" 06/16/01
16.C. Santa Ana Most Beautiful Yard Contest Winners 06/20/01
16.D. "Many Faces of Success" Award Winners 06/28/01
16.E. Black Chamber of Commerce 10"' Annual Awards 06/30/01
Banquet
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
James Albers, Claim No. 01-1728 $90,000.00 Compromise and Release
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Approve.
Excuse absences of Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan from
Council Meeting of July 2, 2001.
19.C. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Motion: Receive and file.
Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2001-2002 - Finance and
Management Services
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT FUNDING
Motions: 1. Adopt resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-041 - A resolution of the City Council of
Santa Ana authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award
agreement with the State of California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control
2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-005 - Accepting and
appropriating the ABC special programs grant funds in the amount of
$100,000.00 - Police Department
20.13. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD - PARK
PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY AND RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-004 - Accepting a grant from
the California Integrated Waste Management Board in the amount of
$50,000.00 revenue account and appropriate the funds to the expenditure
account for renovation of the Santa Ana Zoo Playground - Parks, -
Recreation, and Community Services Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (items 22.A.
through 22.1. and 22X through 22.M)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 98-023 - COMPUTER, PRINTER, AND TYPEWRITER
SUPPLIES - With Corporate Express Imaging for computer and printer
cartridges and printer and typewriter ribbons for a one year period in an
amount not to exceed $75,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.13. SPEC. NO. 98-041 - MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS - Renew the contracts for miscellaneous automotive electrical
parts for a one year period in the amounts not to exceed as follows:
Vendor: Location: Amount:
C & C Automotive Distributors Long Beach $15,023.00
Pacific Supply Co. Anaheim 14,991.00
Adamson Industries Costa Mesa 7,973.00
Orange County Auto Parts Santa Ana 1,436.00 _.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.C. SPEC. NO. 98-059 - STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAPPING - With
San Diego Rotary Broom Co., Inc. for street sweeper main and gutter
broom rewrapping for a one year period in an amount not to exceed
$46,800.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.D. SPEC. NO. 99-060 - PAPER PRODUCTS - Renew the contracts for paper
products for a one year period in the amounts not to exceed as follows:
Vendor: Location: Amount:
Waxie Sanitary Supply Santa Ana $133,589.00
Kathco Products Monrovia 14,491.00
22.E. SPEC. NO. 99-061 - SAFETY SUPPLIES - Renew the contracts for safety
supplies, for a one year period, in the total annual aggregate amount not
to exceed $27,818.00 with the following:
Equipment Direct
Fisher Scientific L.L.C.
Hart Healthcare Enterprises
Vallen Safety Supply Company
22.F. SPEC. NO. 99-078 - CHARTER BUS SERVICES - With Certified
Transportation Services, Inc. for charter bus services for a one-year period
in an annual amount not to exceed $58,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
22.G. SPEC. NO. 00-040 - WATER RESOURCES PIPE - With Marden Susco for
the purchase of PVC pipe for a one year period in an amount not to exceed
$150,845.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.H. SPEC. NO. 00-082 - PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE - Amend the
contract to increase the aggregate limit for Portland cement concrete with
Holliday Rock Company, Inc. by $2,000.00 for an annual amount not to
exceed $12,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.1. SPEC. NO. 00-115 - KODAK COPIER MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES -
With Danka Office Imaging, using the California Multiple Award Schedule
contract for maintenance of Kodak copiers and the purchase of copier
supplies for a one year period in an amount not to exceed $92,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
George Garcia expressed concern relative to the length of time for the
proposed contract
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
With Midori Gardens, for landscape maintenance of street medians and
various public facilities for a three year period with provision for two one
year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $600,000.00 - Finance
and Management Services
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
22.K. SPEC. NO. 01-084 - FIREFIGHTER BODY ARMOR - With Carmen's
Uniforms, Inc. for the purchase of firefighter body armor in an annual
amount not to exceed $10,927.00 - Finance and Management Services
221. SPEC. NO. 01-085 - TRANSMISSION SERVICE - Award contracts for
transmission service for a period of one year with provision for two one
year renewals to the lowest responsive bidders in the annual amounts not
to exceed as follows:
Bidder: Location: Amount:
Motra Transmissions Santa Ana $50,000.00
Fiesta Transmission Inc. Santa Ana $20,000.00
Leon's Transmission Service, Inc. Garden Grove $20,000.00
Mills Ford Anaheim $10,000.00
22.M. SPEC. NO. 01-092 - FIREFIGHTER BREATHING APPARATUS - With
Allstar Fire Equipment for the purchase of firefighter self-contained
breathing apparatus in an annual amount not to exceed $13,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Alvarez asked staff to ensure that in limiting use of after -
hour sporting games, equal access is provided for use of the sports field
during the hours open
Motions: 1. Award a contract to TruGreen Landcare, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the amount of
$34,749.13
2. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental
Review No. 01-102.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $43,500.00 - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and he Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreements. (items 25.A., 25.C., 25.D., and 25.F.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-136 - PREPARE SOUTH BRISTOL STREET
IMPROVEMENT PLAN - With PBR to prepare the South Bristol Street
Improvement Plan in an amount not to exceed $39,500.00 - Planning and
Building Agency
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George Garcia addressed Council with concerns relative to the purpose of
this agreement.
Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and he Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement:
With The Ferguson Group of Washington D.C. for governmental liaison
services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 - City Manager's Office
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
25.C. AGMT NO. 2001-138 - MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE ACCESS - With
Mobile Access Software, Inc. for the maintenance and support of the
Police Department's software in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 -
Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2001-139 - PURCHASE AGREEMENT - With Erickson
Properties Corporation for a portion of 2101 East Edinger Avenue in the
amount of $15,000.00 - Public Works Agency
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Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and he Mayor and the Clerk of
Council to execute agreement. -
With The Orange County Transportation Authority for construction
services to widen MacArthur Boulevard at the SR-55 Undercrossing -
Public Works Agency
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
25.F. AGMT NO. 2001-141 - RESTORATION OF MAIN LIBRARY CEILING
Motions: 1. Rescind Council authorization of June 4, 2001 to enter into an
agreement with V & M Restoration, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $92,588.03
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Mayor and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with B & B
Construction for restoration of the Main Library ceiling in the
amount not to exceed $74,755.92 - Finance and Management
Services
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LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Marc Myers, representing Compass Telecom Services answered
questions by Councilmembers relating to this request
Allow a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility on the property
owned by Calvary Chapel located at 3800 South Fairview Road
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 11,
2001 by a 5-0 vote (Cribb and Richardson absent)
Motion: Receive and file staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2001-15 as conditioned.
MOTION: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Solorio (4)
Christy (1)
McGuigan, Pulido (2)
Applicant: Compass Telecom Services, on behalf of Sprint PCS
Allow a 60-foot high stealth monopole structure resembling a pine tree
with above ground equipment cabinets on the Edison substation property
at 1125 West Central Avenue
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 11,
2001 by a 5-0 vote (Cribb and Richardson absent)
Florence Leach addressed the council with concerns relative to this
request for a conditional use permit.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Bist stated that she could not support this request
because the structure would be located too close to residential property
lines. Councilmember Alvarez recommended that the matter be set for
public hearing to allow input from the residents in the area.
Motion: Instruct the Clerk of the Council to set the matter for public hearing
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0))
ABSENT:
Applicant: Sprint PCS
RESOLUTIONS
McGuigan, Pulido (2)
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.A. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOTELS/MOTELS
AND LONG TERM STAY HOTELS
Pamela Sapetto addressed the Council and emphasized that the
standards utilized should be applied in a flexible manner; Jaime Vega
recommended that a task force be formed to ensure that individuals are
treated fairly and are properly informed.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers Christy and Alvarez asked
staff to make sure that a task force was established to assist businesses
and residents and also asked staff to present periodic status reports to the
City Council.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-042 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving design and development standards for
hotels/motels and long-term stay business hotels - Planning and Building
Agency
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Motion
75.A.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0))
ABSENT:
McGuigan, Pulido (2)
ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
FOR FY 2001-2002
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-043 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing the appropriation limit of the City of Santa Ana
for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0))
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2001-02 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2001-08: 1101-1213 NORTH JACKSON STREET
Change the zone from Specific Plan 2 (North Harbor Specific Plan) to
Specific Development District No. 71 to permit an adult residential care
facility by conditional use permit at 1101-1213 North Jackson Street
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 11,
2001 by a 3-2 vote (Mondo and Leo opposed, Cribb and Richardson
absent)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on June
22, 2001
Presentation of staff report by Jeff Rice, Planning and Building Agency
Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing: The following individuals spoke in support of the
amendment application: Richard Contreras, Richard Luna, Bruce Bernal,
Franklin Moss, James D. Lewin, Don Granger, Greg Yalch, Patricia
Scanlan ( applicant), Eva Bernal, Patrick Scanlan (Applicant), and E.L.
Scanlan (applicant)
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
application: Dave Lopez, Roy Alvarado, and Arthur Aguilera.
The applicant, Patricia Scanlan was given the opportunity to speak a
second time by the Chair in order to provide the Council with additional
information. Roy Alvarado also spoke a second time.
Additionally, the applicant presented a copy of a letter dated June 29,
2001 to the City Council relative to the requested application and also
submitted letters of support from 23 property owners in the immediate
vicinity, and petitions of support signed by 32 residents who are renters in
the area.
The public hearing was closed. Following the hearing, Council discussion
ensued. Members stated that this request was inconsistent with the need
for single family homes and affordable housing in the Santa Anita
neighborhood and that this request represented a business opportunity
which worked against the interests of residents in the area.
Motion: Deny Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 01-25,
amendment application No. 2001-02, and Conditional Use Permit No.
2001-08.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0))
ABSENT: McGuigan, Pulido (2)
Applicant: Patricia Scanlan, Scanlan Adult Residential Care Facility
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:57 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:11 PM. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-05, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2001-14 AND VARIANCE NO. 2001-03: 1418 NORTH MAIN
STREET
Allow drive through automatic teller machines in the Midtown Specific Plan
subject to a conditional use permit; allow a reduction in parking and
landscaping and permit a drive through automatic teller machine at 1418
North Main Street
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 11,
2001 by a 5-0 vote (Cribb and Richardson absent)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on June
22, 2001
Staff Report presentation by Sergio Klotz, Planning and Building Agency
Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None
Public Hearing: Catherine Cate addressed Council with concerns relative
to this request.
Motion: Approve the following staff recommendations as amended:
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program for Environmental Review No.
2001-86.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2476 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending the Midtown Specific Plan to allow Drive -
Through Automated Teller Machines in the Community and Specialty
District as a conditional use
3. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-045 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-14 and
Variance No. 2001-03 to allow a drive through ATM and to reduce
required parking and landscaping requirements for the property located
at 1418 North Main Street - Planning and Building Agency
T 4. Add the following language to Conditionally Permitted Use No. 9
under Section 2 of Ordinance No NS-2476:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
"....and located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residentially
zoned or used property, measured from property line to property line."
5. Amend Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2001-045 to add the following
condition:
Planning Division
6. The Planning Manager shall review the use to determine
compliance with these conditions 6 and 12 months after initiation of
the use
MOTION: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Applicant: City of Santa Ana
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Solorio (4)
None (0))
McGuigan, Pulido (2)
Christy (1)
75.C. 2000-2001 DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDING PROGRAM
REPORT
Public hearing for the purpose of confirming the FY 2000-2001 Dangerous
and Abandoned Buildings Program Report and authorizing transmittal of
uncollected charges to the County of Orange Office of Auditor -Controller
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on June
22. 2001
Presentation of staff report by Bruce Dunams, Planning and Building
Agency
Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None
Public Hearing: George Garcia addressed Council on this matter.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-046 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming
the report of the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency
pertaining to the costs of securing and demolition of various structures
declared to be public nuisances; making, confirming and levying
assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof to be recorded
with the Orange County Recorder - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0))
ABSENT:
McGuigan, Pulido (2)
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:40 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:45 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Todd addressed Council with concerns relative to City funds spent on
the Bowers Museum; Catherine Cate addressed Council with concerns
relative to illegal fireworks; John White thanked Council and staff for
improvements in the City; Florence Leach reminded the Council and
residents to fly the American flag on July 4, 2001; George Garcia
addressed the issue of graffiti in the City.
The following speakers addressed the need for youth soccer fields in the
City: Maria Rosa Ibarra, Juan Garcia, Eutiquio Salgado, Jeronimo
Castellanos, Dora Godinez and Pedro Magellan.
The following individuals did not speak, however, asked that their speaker
request cards be placed in the official record. These individuals were in
support of additional youth soccer fields in the City:
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COMMENTS
Alberto Pulido, Ramon Martinez, Juan Guerrero, Griselda Morales, Lorena
Altamirano, Jorge Nunez, Mario Viccus, Ignacio Jaives, Oscar Mayen,
Veronica Mayen, Jesus Prado, Martin Reynosa, Fernando Jimenez, Jaime
Jimenez, Maria Ornelas, Nelly Farfan, Manuel Avila, Sebastian Perez,
Miriam Teran, Aldol Sanchez, Roberto Zavala, Jesus Alvear, Margarita
Luna, Alfredo Jimenez, Enrique Ramos, Felipe Silva, Alexander Villalta,
Virgilio Gonzalez, Arturo Martinez, Alfredo Ceja, Guillermo Simon
90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Alvarez
• Thanked the individuals who spoke in support of additional youth soccer
fields and noted that the City was working with the School district on a
joint use agreement for this purpose; she further suggested that
supporters of this concept should attend SAUSD meetings and
encourage the School board to continue working with the City
• Thanked the Council for supporting the Santa Anita neighborhood
• Complimented Councilmember Franklin in his role as Acting chair
during the Council meeting
• Wished everyone a happy 4t' of July
Councilmember Christv
• Asked the City Manager to consider a study session on South Bristol
Development
• Asked Jim Ross, Executive Director, Public Works Agency to
investigate the large amount of weeds and dry areas on Alton from
Bristol Street to Fairview
• Expressed concern about possible street repair delays due to trench
cuts; asked staff to accelerate this issue and come back to the City
Council with recommendations
• Announced that there would be a Drum Corps show at the Santa Ana
stadium on July 15, 2001
Councilmember Bist
• Announced that the Wilshire Square Summer Concert would be held
on July 28, 2001
• Reminded residents that this is the pot and dry season and that lawns
need watering
• Wished everyone a safe and sane 4t' of July holiday
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio
• Announced that the Mayor of the City of Guadalajara, Mexico led a
business delegation to Santa Ana on June 29, 2001, and that a lunch
was hosted by the Mexico Trade Center in California and the City of
Santa Ana
• Reminded members of the public in the audience that it was important
to continue to engage City staff and the City Council in conversations
relative to finding space for youth soccer teams; he noted that the City
is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Santa Ana Unified School
District relative to joint use agreements
• Asked Rip Ribble, Parks and Recreation Agency to give an update on
the July 4th Spectacular at Centennial Park; Mr. Ribble reminded
residents that any fireworks in City parks, including Centennial, are
illegal
Councilmember Franklin
• Mentioned that there were recent newspaper articles available in City
Hall related to energy savings and the importance of planting trees on
residential property to reduce heat
• Asked Marc Martin, Fire Chief, to inform residents of the number to call
in the event illegal fireworks were detected on the 4th of July; Chief
Martin asked residents to call 542-2311 to request assistance from the
Fire Department
• Announced that there was an article in the Business Journal regarding
a television advertising firm, Artifact, that is opening in the Santa Ana
Performing Arts Center
• Noted that there was an article in the Business Journal relative to the
Mayor's efforts in negotiating with the British Museum to build a wing in
the Bowers Museum
• Wished everyone a happy 4th of July
ADJOURNMENT - 10:38 P.M. to July 16, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Chiefs
Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor, Santa Ana,
California
Pam" Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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