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Home My WebLink About2002-03-04MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTATIONS MARCH 4, 2002 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:36 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN (7:32 P.M.) JOSE SOLORIO Absent: None STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council Rita Gutierrez, Police Chaplain MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Joseph M. Rodriguez, Community Preservation Inspector 30 Years of Service Johnny Z. Zuniga, Assistant Fleet Equipment Technician Plaque presented to MAYOR PULIDO by Wayne Gross, Executive Assistant, United States Attorney Central District of California for the Weed & Seed Program 'll CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 71 MARCH 4, 2002 Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Doug Payan in recognition of his attainment as the 2002 ROP Business Leader of the Year Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to Bob Tarlton, Community Affairs Manager, Premier Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company in appreciation of its $2,000 Grant Award to the Santa Ana Library Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Ken Meyer in recognition of his attainment of the Marine Corps "Distinguished Flying Cross" Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Luis Ramos and Brian Gonzalez of TKO Youth Boxing Club in recognition of their attainment of the National Silver Gloves and the National Junior Golden Gloves Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Jacob Serrato in recognition as the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club "Youth of the Year' Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the following in recognition of our Santa Ana Postal Workers Raymond Galvan Sylvia Woodside Don McDougall Art Rivera Chang Yoo John Clark Edwina Samaniego Nicholas Godinez Edward Speltie Rosa Petrutis Fred Bella Legislative Liaison, National Association of Letter Carriers - Branch 737 Santa Ana Postmaster Bristol Station Manager Spurgeon Station Manager North Grand Station Manager Fountain Valley Station Manager King Station Manager Carrier Annex Station Manager Local Carrier Local Carrier Central City Neighborhood Leader CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: • Councilmember Alvarez abstained from items 10.A. and 10.B. • Addition of Closed Session Report — 19.A Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 72 MARCH 4, 2002 11 1 1► MINUTES Motion 10.A. 110.13. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Bist SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.) * ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2002 REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2002 * Councilmember Alvarez abstained from items 10.A. and 10.B. ORDINANCES SECOND READING 11.A. AGMT NO. 2002-014 - AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM (MILITARY AND UNUSED SICK LEAVE CREDIT) Published in the Orange County Register on February 8, 2002 Placed on first reading on February 4, 2002 and approved by a 7-0 vote Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2490 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Santa Ana and the Board Of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 73 MARCH 4, 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR 11.B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2001-03, AND ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-06 Published in the Orange County Register on February 22, 2002 Placed on first reading on February 19, 2002 and approved by a 6-0 vote (Alvarez absent) Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2491 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 1125 East Seventeenth Street from Single -Family and Two -Family Residential (R1 and R2) to Professional office (P) (AA No. 2001-06) BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT — MARCH 27, 2002 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 1 Ward 5 Human Relations Commission 3 Ward 3, Mayor, and at large Workforce Investment Board 2 Youth Commission — Alternate Members 2 Ward 1 and Mayor Youth Commission — Regular Members 2 Wards 1 and 6 TOTAL 10 13.B. REAPPOINTMENT Motion: Approve re -appointment. Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan as the City's representative to the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) for a term expiring November 30, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 74 MARCH 4, 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS Motions: 1. Approve re -appointments. Joel Ayala, Larry Jones, Pat Kane, Gregory Lewis, Mark Press, James Davis, John Didion, June Marcott, and Nancy Quarles to the Workforce Investment Board for a four year term expiring March 2006 2. Approve appointment. Stephen Cox to the Workforce Investment Board for a partial term expiring June 30, 2004 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.F.) Council Meeting Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 02/19/02 02/20/02 6:00 p.m. 15.B. City Council Meeting 02/19/02 02/14/02 11:00 a.m. 15.C. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session Agenda 02/19/02 02/15/02 5:00 p.m. Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.D. South Main Street Improvement 02/20/02 02/15/02 11:40 a.m. 15.E. Public Safety 02/19/02 02/15/02 11:30 a.m. Board/Commission Resignation Effective 15.F. Mary Thornton, Human Relations 02/21/02 MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Posted Time 02/21/02 4:30 p.m. Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 75 MARCH 4, 2002 Honoree 16.A. Hong Kong Productivity Council 16.B. NAACP 12th Annual Citizens of Distinction Awards 16.C. Honoring Our Heroes: Police & Fire Dept. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlements. CONSENT CALENDAR Date 02/22/02 02/23/02 02/24/02 Sharon Pignone vs City of Santa Ana, Case No. ANA 22454 / 45 / 48; 49 / 51 / 52; 328250; 334132 compromise and release in the amount of $208,000.00 James A. Stephens Claim No. 2001-160b in the amount of $660.00 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None BUDGETARY MATTERS GRANTS / APPLICATIONS 21.A. ACCEPTING FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND GRANT Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-149 - Accepting a Ford Motor Company Fund grant award of $2,000.00 into the Library Gift and Donation fund revenue account and appropriate the same to expenditure account to increase the Bookmobile's audio visual collection - Library Services SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.K.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 76 MARCH 4, 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.A. SPEC. NO. 96-032 - OFFSET PRINTING SERVICES - Amend the contract to Anytime Printing for offset printing services through the end of the current fiscal year, by an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.B. SPEC. NO. 97-110 - UNIFORM AND SHOP TOWEL SERVICE - Renew the contract with Prudential Overall Supply for uniform and shop towel service for a one-year period, in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.C. SPEC. NO. 99-055 - PRE -PLACEMENT PHYSICALS AND PERIODIC MEDICAL SERVICES - Renew the contract to Pacific Medical Clinic for pre -placement physicals and other periodic medical examination services for a period of one-year, in an annual amount not to exceed $27,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC. NO. 99-084 - LIBRARY CATALOGING AND PURCHASE BOOKS AND MATERIALS - Amend the contract with Brodart Company for cataloging services and the purchase of books and materials, in the amount of $85,000.00 for an annual amount not to exceed $435,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-036 - CISCO SYSTEMS NETWORKING HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT - Renew the contract with Pacific Bell, d/b/a/ SBC Datacomm, for Cisco Systems hardware, software and support based upon the CalNet contract with Cisco Systems, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $42,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-150 - CHEVROLET BLAZER - Amend the contract to Bob Stall Chevrolet for the purchase of one utility vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $21,286.01 - Finance and Management Services 22.G. SPEC. NO. 02-009 - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE - Award a contract to Consolidated Data Controls for the purchase and installation of a variable frequency drive in the amount of $58,979.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.H. SPEC. NO. 02-020 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 1. Award a contract to Office Depot for office supplies, based on the County of Orange contract, for a three-year period in an annual amount of $355,000.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 77 MARCH 4, 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Award a contract to American Warehouse, a Santa Ana vendor, for office supplies on an emergency basis, in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.1. SPEC. NO. 02-021 - PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES, AND CAMERA REPAIR AND SERVICE - Amend the contract with Main Photo for photographic supplies, and camera repair and services, in the amount of $10,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.J. SPEC. NO. 02-023 - AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK REPAIR PARTS - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit for the purchase of automotive and truck repair parts, in annual amounts not to exceed: Vendor: Amount: Joe MacPherson Chevrolet $20,000.00 Joe MacPherson Ford $20,000.00 22.K. SPEC. NO. 02-024 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit for the purchase of heavy equipment service and repair from Mr. D's Automotive, in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 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.D.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2002- 049 - LEASE AGREEMENT - SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM - Execute a lease agreement with Civic Center Medical Arts Associates for office space at 500 West Santa Ana Boulevard - Community Development Agency 25.6. AGMT NO. 2002-031 - RAPID MAIL EXTRACTION - Execute an agreement with OPEX Corporation for the purchase of equipment for rapid mail extraction OPEX Model 51 in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 25.C. AGMT NO. 2002-032 - RENEW MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM UPGRADES - Renew the agreement with Compulink Management Center, Inc. for LaserFiche document imaging software upgrades and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 - Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 78 MARCH 4, 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.D. AGMT NO. 2002-033 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES - Execute an agreement with Human Options to provide domestic violence services in an amount not to exceed $95,400.00 - Police Department ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** 01:11[ON 71=F_1VIkiIC '? 75.A. CONDEMNATION OF VISTA PAINT PROPERTY - 2400 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE - SR55 APPROACH (PROJECT 1729) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate widening Seventeenth Street between Tustin Avenue and the SR55 freeway. Legal Notices mailed to property owners on February 15, 2002. Presentation of staff report by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None There were no public speakers on the matter. Public hearing closed. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-015 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (Vista Paints located at 2400 E. 17th Street) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 79 MARCH 4, 2002 _. r. _ _ - _ _ ---T-'lT'--- - -I-- -- ---. -�'. PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.13. CONDEMNATION OF JACK-IN-THE-BOX - 2502 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD FOR THE HARBOR AND WARNER INTERSECTION (PROJECT 2595) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the eastbound right -turn - only lane at Harbor and Warner Legal Notices mailed to property owners on February 15, 2002. Presentation of staff report by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None There were no public speakers on the matter. Public hearing closed. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-016 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (Jack -in -the -Box located at 2502 Harbor Boulevard) MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 75.C. CONDEMNATION OF 800-810 EAST DYER ROAD FOR THE WIDENING OF DYER ROAD (PROJECT 2594) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the right -turn -only lane between Tech Center and SR-55 Legal Notices mailed to property owners on February 15, 2002. Presentation of staff report by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 80 MARCH 4, 2002 1) Motion 75.D PUBLIC HEARINGS Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None There were no public speakers on the matter. Public hearing closed. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (Shedd -Silk Properties, located at 800-810 East Dyer Road) MOTION: Christy SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2002-2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Public hearing regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on February 22, 2002 Presentation of staff report by Community Development Agency Executive Director John Reekstin and President of the Human Relations Commission Jacqueline Johnson and Michael Macres, member, Human Relations Commission Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None 1dY eLd91112lei lMITI I12141=61 81 MARCH 4, 2002 Motion PUBLIC HEARINGS The following individuals advocated on behalf of their respective organizations: James Johnson Minnie Street Learning Center (#34) Joann & Jackie Silva Santa Ana High School Ballet Folklorico (#51) Paul McNeff Paul McNeff Kidsingers (#45) Paul Riordan Achievement Institute (#1) Maricela Covarrubias MAOF Ballet Folklorico (#31) Carol Gopin After School Arts (#2) Dr. Jane Gentry Native American Indian Center (#35) Dean Kroeker Springboard Ministries (#58) Larry Haynes Mercy House (#33) Sister Eileen McNerney Taller San Jose (#61) Meise Aumua United Samoan Organization (#64) Corporal Van Es SAPD Helicopter Service (#53) Kathleen Bowman WISE Place (#67) Susan Shearer Rude Guerilla (#48) Dr. Audrey Anaradian Woman Helping Women (#68) Jon Anderson Career Beginnings of OC (#11) Rifka Hirsch Cambodian Family Youth (#17) Victoria Zaragoza Cambodian Family Transportation (#18) Connee Valle SW Minority Econ Dev Assoc (#60) Antonia Dorantes St. Joseph Ballet (#59) Ron Brown OC Teen Challenge (#41) Jennifer Lee -Anderson Working Wardrobe (#69) Thomas Hanigan Fazes Productions, Inc. (#22) Karen Harrington Share Our Selves SOS (#54) Cheryl Brothers Discovery Museum / Pathway (#19) Mike Howard Operation Clean Slate (#42) Manny Solis Neighborhood Housing Services (#36) Dr. Ana Jimenez OC Children's Therapeutic Arts (#39) Socorro Sarmiento Centro Cultural de Mexico (#13) Art Velasquez Relampago del Cielo (#47) Public hearing closed. Continue consideration to the meeting of April 1, 2002 MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 82 MARCH 4, 2002 COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:16 -T) P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 9:17 P.M. 1I COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:17 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joseph Mulroy, Shirley Conger, Nancy Alston and Philip Arst spoke in opposition to Measure W on the March 2002 ballot Roy Alvarado expressed concern about police response to a recent incident in the Santa Anita neighborhood Desi Reyes thanked the Council and staff for the recent work on the City's arterial streets and added that many neighborhood streets were in need of repair Gabriel Newhouse mentioned that his neighborhood was in the formation stages for an approved neighborhood association 90.6. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Alvarez: • Thanked the Human Relations Commission for their hard work in making recommendations for CDBG funding • Also thanked all the applicants for CDBG funding • Asked the City Manager to report on the status of locating the Court of Appeals in Santa Ana • Encouraged residents to vote on March 5, 2002 • Asked the Council to adjourn the meeting in honor of Cesar Chavez Councilmember Christy: • Thanked the Human Relations Commission for their efforts in recommending CDBG funding for non-profit agencies and/or sub - recipients • Asked Jon Ribble, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, to provide the Council and residents with an update on the third annual Youth Expo to be held on March 17, 2002 • Noted that on February 23, 2002, the Police and Fire departments were honored at the First Baptist Church CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 83 MARCH 4, 2002 COMMENTS • Asked the City Council to adjourn in the memory of Gary Granville, a long time Santa Ana resident and Clerk Recorder for the County of Orange; she also asked the Council to adjourn in memory of W.G. Meiner. • Congratulated Councilmember Alvarez for being one of forty-five women selected nationwide to meet Mexican President Vicente Fox Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan: • Noted that the groundbreaking for the new skateboard park at Centennial Park was held on February 23, 2002 • Thanked Fire Station # 5 for hosting a dinner for two visiting firefighters from New York City • Noted that the Library's new bookmobile was christened on March 4, 2002 • Expressed frustration relative to the fact that the City's jazz festival was no longer an actual festival Councilmember Bist: • Noted that there would be a Children's book sale at the Central Library on March 9-10, 2002 • Encouraged all residents to vote in the primary election to be held on March 5, 2002 Councilmember Solorio: • Explained that Councilmembers and many staff members were wearing green ribbons to symbolize the upcoming park improvements throughout the City of Santa Ana • Encouraged all eligible residents to vote • Thanked the County Board of Supervisors for approving an Environmental Impact Report maintaining the curfew at John Wayne Airport • Noted that the Delhi Community Center would be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Franklin: • Asked the City Council to adjourn in the memory of Harold "Hal" Gosse • Noted that the Artists live/work lofts were now advertised for sale and that pre -sales would begin in the Spring • Expressed concern that Adelphia Cable Company had sent flyers to Santa Ana residents advertising that the cable company would be offering them the convenience of wagering in their own homes, and asked staff and the Cable Advisory Board to look into this matter • Reminded all residents to vote CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 84 MARCH 4, 2002 ,1) 11 COMMENTS Mayor Pulido: • Reminded all residents to vote ADJOURNMENT - 10:08 p.m. - To March 18, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Chiefs Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor, Santa Ana, California Patricia E. Healy, Clerk of the Council In Honor of Cesar Chavez In Memory of Gary Granville, W.G. Meiner, and ' Gosse CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 85 MARCH 4, 2002