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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 7, 2007
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:16 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
Pablo A. Sarabia
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Police Officer, Police Department
Craig J. Daskalakis
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Water Systems Operator II, Public Works
Agency
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS MARTINEZ
and TINAJERO to Santa Ana Unified School District students recognizing their "A Better
Chance" Scholarship Awards.
PROCLAMATION and CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR
PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Santa Ana Police Department's Gold Relay Team recognizing
their participation in the "2007 Baker-to-Vegas Relay"
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PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS BENAVIDES
and BUSTAMANTE to Mater Dei High School recognizing their: Boys' Basketball State
Champions; Girls' Soccer CIF Champions; Girls' Golf CIF Champions; Individual CIF
Champion Wrestler; National Champions-Varsity Cheer, National Champions-Varsity
Song teams, and Merit Finalists
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
Jim Sleeper recognizing his historical contributions and publications on Orange County
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to the YMCA of
Orange County welcoming them to their new location in Santa Ana
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Park Santiago
Neighborhood Association recognizing May 18, 2007 as Arbor Day in Santa Ana
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ proclaiming May 2007
as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in Santa Ana
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Vico Melgoza recognizing his academic education and acceptance to University of
California at Los Angeles
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez pulled Item 31.A. for separate discussion
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a no vote on Items 22.A and 31.B
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. -10.8.)
10A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2007
10.8. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2007
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11A ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ARTICLE VII RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING
Placed on first reading at the April 16, 2007 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 20, 2007
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2742 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to contracts
and purchasing
11.B. AMEND THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CREDIT FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE
Placed on first reading at the April 16, 2007 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 20, 2007
Motion: 1. Receive and file staff report.
2. Continue consideration of ordinance to May 21,2007.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of
Santa Ana and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees'
Retirement System
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONSENT CALENDAR
12.A. ABANDONMENT NO. 06-06: TO VACATE A PORTION OF SYCAMORE
STREET BETWEEN 10TH STREET AND WASHINGTON AVENUE
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-038 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Sycamore Street
between Washington Avenue and 10th Street with or without conditions,
setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted
and published (Abandonment No. 06-06)
2. Set a public hearing for June 4, 2007.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - MAY 2, 2007
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Receive and file.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES
Community Redevelopment 1
Housing Commission
Youth Commission - Alternate 2
Youth Commission - Regular 1
Youth Commission - Associate 6
Personnel Board 1
TOTAL
11
BOARD/COMMISSION
EXPIRED
TERMS
1
1
1
2
1
1
7
Historic Resources Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Personnel Board
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
WARD
Tenant
3&5
1
1,3,4,5,6 & Mayor
5
WARD
6
At Large
Mayor
6 & Mayor
4
4
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13.B. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ATTENDANCE REPORTS - APRIL 2006
THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2006 AND OCTOBER, 2006 THROUGH
MARCH,2007
Motion: Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance
Reports for the periods of April, 2006 - September, 2006, and,
October, 2006 - March, 2007
13.C. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Reappoint.
Reappoint Sandra Palos to the Youth Commission (Regular), nominated by
Council member Benavides as the Ward 4 representative for a full-term
expiring December 14, 2010
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of the City
Council Meeting.
17.A. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-288 - 1939 SOUTH SUSAN
Motion: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE AND AMENDMENT TO THE
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Motion: Approve the Consolidated Plan Annual Update and Amendment to the
Citizen Participation Plan and authorize the submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
19.0. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31,2007-
FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY
Motion: Receive and file report.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (22.A.-
22.F.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 04-038 - JANITORIAL SERVICE - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contract with DMS
Janitorial for a one-year period in the amount not to exceed $348,544 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez voted no on Item 22.A.
22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-063 - CHAIN LINK FENCE RENTALS - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Renew the contract with S&S Rent-A-Fence for a one-year
period in an annual amount not to exceed $70,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 05-007 - HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR CONDITIONING
FILTERS - Renew the contract with P. L. Hawn Co., Inc., in an annual
amount not to exceed $40,631 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 06-064 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES - Amend the contract with
Williams & Maher, Inc., by $90,000 for a total amount not to exceed
$290,000 annually - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 07-030 - WASTE OIL SYSTEM UPGRADE - Award a contract
to California Hazardous Services, Inc., in the amount not to exceed
$58,863 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 07-027 - MOLD REMEDIATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Reject the bid from Wolverine Environmental, Inc., as
nonresponsive to the specification.
2. Award a contract to Castle rock Environmental, Inc., for mold
remediation at six Fire Stations in the amount not to exceed
$117,062.
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR EAST AND WEST RESERVOIR UPGRADES
(PROJECT NO. 05-3192)
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Motion: 1. Award a contract to Paso Robles Tank, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $1,151,350 for the East and West Reservoir
upgrades.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $1,459,100.
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK PICNIC
AREA AND LIGHTING, DELHI PARK LANDSCAPING, AND
CENTENNIAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS (PROJECT NOS. 06-6378, 06-
7905,06-6376, AND 07-6000)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Fleming Environmental, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder for the base bid plus add-on alternate two in
the estimated amount of $673,870 for construction of the Zoo at
Prentice Park Picnic Area and Lighting, Delhi Park Landscaping,
and Centennial Park Picnic Shelters.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $842,300.
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-110 - Recognizing
$156,000 in the Residential Development District 3 revenue account
and appropriating this amount the residential Development District 3
expenditure account and recognizing $74,000 in the Residential
Development District 4 revenue account and appropriating this amount
to the Residential Development District 4 expenditure account
23.C. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL (PROJECT NO.
07-1027)
Motion: Reject all bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal project.
23.0. CONTRACT AWARD FOR FAIRVIEW/MACARTHUR INTERSECTION
WIDENING AND EDINGER/MOHAWK TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATION (PROJECT NOS. 05-1707 AND 07-1026)
1. Award a contract to Alliance Streetworks, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $668,966 for construction of
Fairview/MacArthur intersection widening and Edinger/Mohawk
traffic signal modification.
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2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $836,400.
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. F.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2007-088 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With Sapphos
Environmental, Inc., - in an amount not to exceed $90,000 - Planning &
Building Agency
25.B. AGMTS - PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR BRISTOL STREET
CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-1500) . PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
. AGMT NO. 2007-099 - With Luis Tamalatzi & Monica Cervantes
for the purchase of the residential property located at 1242 W.
Highland in the amount of $585,000;
. AGMT NO. 2007-108- With Myrtis Maddox for the purchase of the
residential property located at 1301 Raymar in the amount of
$680,000;
. AGMT NO. 2007-109- With Raul and Rosa E. Cibrian for the
purchase of the residential property located at 717 S. Bristol in the
amount of $690,000;
. AGMT NO. 2007-110 - With Vision 123 Property Management for
the purchase of the commercial property at 1003 S. Bristol in the
amount of $750,000.
25.C. AGMT NO. 2007-111- HARDSCAPE CLEANING - With Hydroblast
Exterior Cleaning Co. for a two-year agreement, with three one-year
renewal options, in an annual amount not to exceed $208,230 - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.0. AGMT NO. 2007-112 - DEVELOPMENT USER FEE STUDY, AND FULL
COST ALLOCATION PLAN - With Public Resources Management Group
in an amount not to exceed $116,000 - Planning & Building Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2007-113 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - Execute an
amendment with Northrop Grumman Public Safety, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $46,011 for a one-year term - Police Department
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25.F. AGMT NO. 2007-114 - HELICOPTER SERVICES - With Airborne Law
Enforcement Services Joint Powers Authority in an annual amount not to
exceed $245,000 - Police Department
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A. VARIANCE NO. 2007-01 TO REDUCE PARKING STANDARDS FOR A
HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE AT 1044 EAST FOURTH STREET
Filed by HD Supply to reduce parking standards for a home improvement
warehouse in the Heavy Industrial (M-2) zoning district at 1044 East Fourth
Street
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on March
26,2007 by a vote of 7-0
Applicant: HD Supply
Continued from the April 16, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
Mark Tardiff and Lisann Martinez expressed concern that the reduction in
parking could present issues related to safety; John Heffernan spoke in
support of the project and Geoff Willis, representing the applicant, spoke
in support of the project and answered questions related to the project.
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2007-01 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
31.B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-04 TO ALLOW A BAIL BOND
USE AT 801 NORTH ROSS STREET, SUITE A.
Filed by Hossein Malakooti on behalf of Aladdin Bail Bonds to allow a bail
bond use in the Professional (P) zoning district at 801 North Ross Street,
Suite A
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Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on April 9,
2007 by a vote of 6-0
Applicant: Hossein Malakooti on behalf of Aladdin Bail Bonds
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2007-04 as conditioned.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted no on Item 31.B
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stanley Fiala, Cpl. Madrigal, Roy Alvarado, Tish Leon, Alex Vega, and
Gary Boatwright addressed the Council related to matters of general
concern within the jurisdiction of the City Council.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO UNAFFILIATED CONFIDENTIAL AND
UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Motion: 1. Adopt resolutions as amended to approve only those provisions
related to the changes to the contract with the California Public
Employees' Retirement System including the employee
contribution toward the cost of the new retirement plan beginning
July 1, 2007 through July 1, 2009. (2% effective 7/1/07; 2% effective
7/1/08; and, 2.3% effective 7/1/09).
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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2. Continue consideration of the remaining provisions in the
resolutions including salary and benefits increases until June 4,
2007.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-040 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to amend the basic
compensation plan for classifications of employment designated as
unaffiliated confidential
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-041 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to amend the basic
compensation plan for classifications of employment designated as
unrepresented executive management
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:25 P.M.
80A PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 612, 614, 622, AND 714 E. SANTA ANA BLVD., AND 217, 219 S.
BIRCH STREET
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on April 23 and 30,
2007
No written communication
Staff report presented by Steve Harding, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
No speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-109 - Repaying a loan from
the General Fund and transferring the same to the Capital Outlay
Fund, and recognizing the proceeds from the sale of properties and
appropriating the same into the Merged Housing Set Aside Fund
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-039 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving the sale of agency-owned property
located at 612, 14, 622, 714 E. Santa Ana Boulevard and 217-219 E.
Birch Street to the City of Santa Ana; authorizing the City Manager to
execute documents as necessary; and making certain findings with
respect thereto, on behalf of the City
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL CONVENED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 8:26 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:28 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lisann Martinez expressed concerns relative to the Police Department
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Noted that he had gone on a ride-along with two Santa Ana Police
Officers last weekend, and that he and the officers identified three
geographic areas that need additional attention
. Noted that the May 1st immigration march in Santa Ana was smaller
than last year's event, however it was very peaceful and he thanked
both the Police Department and the marchers
. Wished his wife a happy anniversary
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Council member Martinez
. Wished Councilmembers Sarmiento and Bustamante "Happy Birthday"
since both members will be celebrating birthdays in the next few days
. Announced that the Nutrition and Fitness Fair will be held on May 19th
and that several of the Councilmembers and the Mayor will be
participating in a basketball exhibition
. Thanked everyone who participated in the march in the City on May 1st
and thanked the Mayor and her colleagues for participating in the
event
. Announced that the Relay for Life would be held on May 19, 2007
. Noted that many individuals in the community were participating in
vigils held on Sundays to support the families of victims of gang
violence
. Wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day
Council member Bustamante
. Thanked all the residents who walked on May 1 st and thanked the
Police for their professional behavior
. Noted that he and Council member Benavides were invited to the White
House for a Cinco de Mayo event in the Rose Garden
. Wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Announced that the Mother's Day Celebration will be held on May 12,
2007 at the Santa Ana Stadium from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will
feature Little Joe y La Familia; she further invited all residents to attend
. Wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day
. Stressed that it was important for the Council to listen to the
community and expressed disappointment in the Council's approval of
Item 31A.
Councilmember Benavides
· Congratulated Councilmembers Bustamante and Sarmiento on their
upcoming birthdays
· Noted that the Public Safety Council Committee was in the process of
identifying the hot spots in the City
· Noted that while in Washington D. C., he had several opportunities to
network with leaders across the country and that he obtained a lot of
information on youth programs throughout the nation
· Noted that he attended the Orange County Housing Summit hosted by
entities interested in inclusionary housing and further noted that the
City has too much sub-standard housing
· Announced that "Celebrate Santa Ana" would be held at City Hall on
May 10, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
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Council member Tinaiero
. Thanked the Police Department and the participants in the May 1st rally
and noted that it was a great opportunity for individuals to come
together
. Encouraged residents to participate in the community vigils to support
the families of victims of gang violence
. Congratulated all the students that were recognized for receiving
scholarships through the "A Better Chance" program
. Wished all moms a Happy Mother's Day
Mavor Pulido
. Congratulated all the recipients of Certificates of Recognition or
Proclamations
. Thanked the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Agency for assisting with getting more tennis
activities in the City
. Noted that the City has received an unsolicited proposal for fishing
activities at Centennial Park
. Congratulated Floral Park on an extremely successful Home and
Garden Tour
ADJOURNMENT - 8:48 P.M.
atricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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