HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-16 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 16, 2007
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:11 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
ABSENT: P. DAVID BENAVIDES
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
CATHY STANDIFORD, Assistant City
Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pulido
INVOCATION
Melissa Rusler, Police Chaplain
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
Dunn Edwards Paint Store on the "Grand Opening" in Santa Ana
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Alex Flores recognizing him as an "Emerging Youth of Santa Ana".
.CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Horacio Gonzalez recognizing him for his contribution to the Pio Pico - Summer Camp
Softball Fundraiser.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
The Grain Project recognizing its on-going efforts in organizing the Santa Ana Certified
Farmers' Market.
'Not Present
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
242
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Mayor Pulido pulled items 11.A., 19.C., 19.0. for public speaker comments
. Addition of the Closed Session Report
. Excuse the absence of Councilmember Benavides from the 7/16/07 Meetings
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. -10.B.)
10.A.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 2, 2007
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 2,2007
10.B.
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5 ON
ANIMALS
Placed on first reading at the June 18, 2007 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 22, 2007
Continued from the July 2, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
243
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
Howard Keifer raised concerns about the proposed ordinance related to
barking dogs
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2754 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Chapter 5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to barking dogs, care and maintenance of animals, and curbing of
dogs
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
ABANDONMENTS
12.A.
ABANDONMENT NO. 07-01-S: TO VACATE A PORTION OF TUSTIN
AVENUE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE 17TH STREET AND TUSTIN
AVENUE INTERSECTION
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-050 - A resolution approving the summary
vacation of 600 square foot irregular shaped portion of excess right-of-way
on the east side for Tustin Avenue between Tustin Centre and 17'h Street.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - JULY 11,2007
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
WARD
Tenant
3&5
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 244
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
Youth Commission Associate
6
1,3,4,5,6 & Mayor
TOTAL
1
1
11
1
5
Youth Commission - Regular
Personnel Board
BOARD/COMMISSION
EXPIRED
TERMS
1
1
1
2
1
6
WARD
Historic Resources Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Personnel Board
Youth Commission - Alternate
6
At Large
Mayor
6 & Mayor
4
TOTAL
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Development
Public Safety
Transportation
Date
05/17/07
05/15/07
OS/24/07
13.C.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion:
Appoint Councilmembers Carlos Bustamante and Vince Sarmiento
as the representatives to the Santa Ana/Orange Transportation
System Improvement Authority (S.A./Orange T.S.I.A) and as the
representatives to the Santa AnalTustin Transportation System
Improvement Authority (S.A./Tustin T.S.I.A)
19.A.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlement.
Earl Sisk v COSA, WCAB Case # RIV 0054747, $85,000
Motion:
Approve authority to file an appellate writ with the Court of Appeals
Donald Smith v COSA WCAB Case # RIV 0058701
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
245
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Excuse Councilmember Benavides from the July 16, 2007 City
Council Meeting
19.C.
DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
Motion:
Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule
outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
19.0.
QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE
CITY MANAGER
Motion:
Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between April 1 and June 30, 2007 valued at $25,000 and less.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
19.E. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Motion: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-051- A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana considering the City's Statement of Investment Policy
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
246
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Receive and file an Annual Statement of Investment Policy
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (22.A.-
22.G.)
SPEC. NO. 03-044 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Renew the contract
with Adelphia, Inc., d/b/a/ Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for
a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000 - Finance
Management Services Agency
22.A.
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 06-100 - WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the
contract with Naranjo Landscaping for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $168,000 - Finance Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 07-022 - MOTOROLA MOBILE DATA COMPUTER
SYSTEMS AND MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Motorola for the purchase of mobile data
computer systems for the Fire Department in the amount of
$81,371.52.
2. Award a contract to Motorola for the purchase of portable radios for
the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
22.D. SPEC. NO. 07-043 - PUMP STATION EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award a contract to Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of
$25,171 - Finance Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 07-057 - BRASS WATER SERVICE FITTINGS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY- Award contracts for a one-year period, with provision
for three, one-year renewals in the annual amounts as follows:
Vendor
S & J Supply Co., Inc.
Ferguson Waterworks
Location
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Ana
Amount
$110,000
$ 30,000
22.F. SPEC. NO. 07-058 - ANIMAL FOOD - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract to Midway City
Feed Company for a one-year period, with provision for three, one-year
renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance
Management Services Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
247
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.G. SPEC. NO. 07-061 - FIRE HOSE - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a
contract to L. N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $27,400; and an additional
$15,000 for an annual blanket contract - Finance Management Services
Agency
BUDGETARY MATTERS
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.D.
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.)
AGMT NO. 2007-175 - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION -
Renew the agreement with Anaheim Memorial Medical Center - Police
Department
AGMT NO. 2007-176 - TELEPHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE -
Execute a two-year agreement with NEC Unified Solutions, Inc., in annual
amount not to exceed $220,000 per year with provision for two one-year
renewals - Finance Management Services Agency
AGMT NO. 2007-177 - STREET REHABILITATION FINANCING TEAM-
With the financing team composed of financial advisor Fieldman, Rolapp &
Associates, underwriter De La Rosa & Co., bond counsel Orrick,
Herrington & Sutliffe, and special disclosure counsel Quint & Thimmig -
Public Works Agency
AGMTS - FEDERAL EMPOWERMENT ZONE DAISY WHEEL
NETWORK PROGRAM - Community Development Agency
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements:
AGMT NO. 2007-178 - Execute an amendment with the Santa Ana
Empowerment Corporation in the amount not to exceed $637,000 for the
2007-08 Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
AGMT NO. 2007-179 - With Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in
an amount not to exceed $72,560 for vocational/occupational training, and
supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel
Network Program
AGMT NO. 2007-180 - With Templo Calvario in an amount not to exceed
$72,000 for employment strategies and supportive services under the
Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
248
JULY 16, 2007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMT NO. 2007-181 - With The Cambodian Family in an amount not to
exceed $128,385 for vocational/occupational training, employment
strategies, and supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone
Daisy Wheel Network Program
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITSNARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-09 - 2800 NORTH MAIN
STREET, SUITE 868
Filed by Art Rodriguez & Associates, for after-hours operation for EI Torito
restaurant at 2800 North Main Street, Suite 868
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 25,
2007 by a vote of 4-0 (De La Torre and Munoz absent; Gartner abstained)
Applicant: Art Rodriguez & Associates
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2007-09 as conditioned.
31.B.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-12 - 1800 NORTH GRAND
AVENUE, SUITE B
Filed by Easton Pacific, Incorporated, to allow a Goodwill Thrift Store
within a vacant tenant space in the Planned Shopping Center (C4) zoning
district at 1800 North Grand Avenue, Suite B.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 25,
2007 by a vote of 5-0 (De La Torre, Munoz absent)
Applicant: Goodwill Industries
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2007-12 as conditioned.
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-03 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2006-212)
FOR OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS AT 1508 EAST WARNER AVENUE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
249
JULY 16, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR
Filed by 1508 Brookhollow LLC, to allow two office condominiums within
an existing office building in the Specific Development NO.8 (SD-8) zoning
district at 1508 East Warner Avenue.
On June 27, 2007, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution
approving a Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-03 (County Map No. 2006-
212) as conditioned.
Applicant: 1508 Brookhollow LLC
Motion:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2007-03 (County Map No. 2006-212) as conditioned.
"END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2007-02,
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2007-03 AND ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2007-01 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE
CITY AND TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN CHAPTERS 34 AND 41 OF
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 8, 2007.
Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to adopt standards for non-residential
condominiums within Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code and to amend various elements of the General Plan.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its June
11, 2007 meeting by a vote of 5-0 (Betancourt and De La Torre absent)
Continued from the June 18,2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Tinajero absent)
Continued from the July 2, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
Staff Report presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency
No written communication
No Speakers; Public Hearing closed.
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
250
JULY 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-052 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving General Plan Amendment No. 2007-02 adding
policies to the land use element of the General Plan
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending Article IX of and adding Article XII to Chapter 34 and adding
Article XVIII to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to
establishment and conversion of commercial and industrial common
interest developments
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
75.B. RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS
Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Program Report and authorize the
transmittal of uncollected charges to the Office of Auditor-Controller,
County of Orange
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 6, 2007,
and notices mailed.
Staff Report presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency
No written communication
No Speakers; Public Hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
251
JULY 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-053 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of securing
and demolition of various structures declared to be public nuisances,
making, confirming and levying assessments for such costs, and ordering
such costs to be recorded with the Orange County Recorder
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
75.C. WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2006-
2007
Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Weed Abatement Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected
charges to the Office of Auditor Controller, County of Orange
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 6, 2007,
and notices mailed.
Staff Report presentation by Will Hayes, Maintenance Manager, Public
Works Agency
No written communication
No Speakers; Public Hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-054 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of weed,
rubbish and garbage abatement: making, confirming and levying
assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof to be filed with
the county auditor, assessor and tax collector.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
252
JULY 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
75.D. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2007-02
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-07 TO ALLOW THE
CONVERSION OF THE CALIFORNIA PALMS TO A
TRANSIENT/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL AT 801 AND 901 SOUTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD
Filed by Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., to allow a zoning ordinance
amendment to add transient/residential hotel use as a conditionally
permitted use in the General Commercial District in the North Harbor
Specific Plan (SP2) zoning district and a conditional use permit to convert
the existing California Palms to a transient residential hotel at 801 and 901
South Harbor Boulevard.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its June
25,2007 meeting by a vote of 5-0 (De La Torre and Munoz absent)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 6, 2007,
and notices mailed
Staff Report presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning
and Building Agency
Presentation by Robb Cerruti of Advanced Real Estate Services
No written communication
Speakers: Morton Wein noted that he owns a retail center in the vicinity
and that he would have preferred more retain uses in the area; Steve
McGuigan noted that the neighborhood has problems with the project
including concerns related to parking.
Richard Julian, President of Advanced Real Estate Services spoke in
support of the project.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
253
JULY 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing closed
Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Review No. 2004-158.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving and adopting a negative declaration for Environmental Reivew
No. 2004-158 and amending the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) zoning
district to allow transient/residential hotel uses with a Conditional Use
Permit (ZOA No. 2007-02)
3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-055 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 as
conditioned for a transient/residential hotel for the property located at 801
and 901 S. Harbor Boulevard
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:15 P.M.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 7:16 P.M.
80A FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission by a vote of 6-0 (Villasenor absent) at its Regular
Meeting of July 3, 2007.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
254
JULY 16, 2007
JOINT SESSION WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-181 - Between the City of Santa Ana and the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana in the amount of $530,000 for the
ongoing administration of the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2007-182 - With the County of Orange Health Care Agency in
the amount of $774,650 to provide supportive housing services to
HIV/AIDS individuals in the County of Orange.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 7:17 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:18 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lupe Moreno, Evelyn Miller, Gerry Nance, and George Estrada spoke in
opposition to any effort to designate Santa Ana as a sanctuary city for
immigrants
Lisann Martinez and Guillermo expressed support for immigrants
Steve McGuigan stressed the importance of revising the general plan;
Tom Gordon addressed unnecessary expenditures; Stanley Fiala talked
about a variety of general issues; Debbie McEwen noted that there has
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
255
JULY 16, 2007
COMMENTS
been an increase of scavengers who tamper with trash cans; Rick
Niedermeyer thanked the Council for sponsorship of fireworks stands for
the 4th of July.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
· Announced that the ribbon cutting for the new archway on South Main
Street would be held on August 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
· Announced that there would be a citizenship fair on July 21st
· Asked staff to provide a report on ICE raids and the impacts on families
Councilmember Martinez
· Invited residents to participate in an "Adopt-a-Park" event at Madison
Park on the July 21, 2007
· Noted that the City needs to start looking at additional commercial
properties
· Urged all residents to be respectful of the rights of all individuals
regardless of their residency status
Councilmember Bustamante
· Noted that he would not support a motion or resolution which would
designate Santa Ana as a sanctuary city
. Wished his wife a happy 10th wedding anniversary
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
· Noted that there was a story in the LA Times relative to the issue of the
Council considering declaring the city a sanctuary at a previous council
meeting, however the reporter was not at the meeting and the item
was not on the agenda
· Thanked Amy Taxin of the Orange County Register for her
professionalism and congratulated her on the occasion of her recent
promotion
· Urged residents to contact their congressperson relative to the issue of
immigration
· Thanked Mayor Pulido, as the City's representative on the OCTA
board for his efforts in resolving the bus strikes
· Invited residents to attend the Wilshire Square Summer Concert on
July 28th
· Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Josie Cortez, who worked
for the Santa Ana Police Department
Councilmember Tinaiero
· Applauded the director of Parks and Recreation and his staff for their
efforts in providing programs to the City's youth this summer
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
256
JULY 16, 2007
COMMENTS
. Thanked the Santa Ana Unified School District for expanding summer
courses
. Agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez that the LA Times reporter did not
check the facts before publishing the article related to the sanctuary
issue
Mavor Pulido
. Thanked staff for their efforts in obtaining the Street Rehabilitation
Financing Team to ensure street improvements in the City
. Congratulated everyone involved in getting bus service restored in
Orange County
In Memory of Josie Cortez
ADJOURNMENT - 8:24 p.m.
~
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
257
JULY 16, 2007