HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-05 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
MAY 5, 2008
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:10 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
ATTENDANCE
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS MARTINEZ
and TINAJERO to Santa Ana Pop Warner Jr. Midget Cheer Squad congratulating them
on their participation in the National Competition at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida.
Senator Lou Correa also presented certificates of recognition.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Orange County Water District, "Presentation of Orange
County Water District's Ground Water Replenishment System" by President Steve
Sheldon and General Manager Mike Markus.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Orange County Human Relations Council, "Efforts to
Promote Cultural and Religious Tolerance in Santa Ana" by Gurpreet S. Ahuja, MD,
FAAP, Director, Orange County Human Relations Council.
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to George and Jean
Upton in recognition of their 40 years of service to the Santa Ana Friends of the Library.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Rifka
Hirsch in recognition of her 26 years of service to the Minnie Street community and the
community of Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in recognition of their efforts to deter drunk
driving in Orange County.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
Ronny Rios in recognition of his National U.S. Future Stars Championship.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
Planning Committee members in recognition of their volunteer work for the "2008 Latino
Hero Celebration".
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Taller San Jose on their international recognition for the "At-Risk Young Men's
Program".
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Santiago Creek
Watershed Preservation & Restoration Project recognizing "Santiago Creek Week
2008".
OATHS OF OFFICE
Clerk of the Council administered oaths to Michelle Leon (Ward 2 Representative) and
Daisy G. Perez (City-wide representative) from the Youth Commission.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Item 50A John Kelley commented in support of the proposed ordinance
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
. Councilmember Bustamante pulled Items 22.F. and 22.K. for separate discussion
. Councilmember Benavides pulled Items 23A, 25.H. and 25.Q. for separate
discussion
. Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25.1. due to the proximity of the project to his
residence
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Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items.
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Sarmiento
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 modifi~d are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent Motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. and 10.B.)
10A Closed Session Meeting of April 21,2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of April 21, 2008
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
13A APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Joey M. Madrid to the Youth Commission (Associate)
nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative
for a partial-term expiring December 9, 2008.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Committee Name
Parks, Recreation, Education & Youth
Public Safety
Public Safety
Date
01/09/08
02/26/08
03/24/08
13.C. BOARDS AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE REPORT - OCTOBER
2007 THROUGH MARCH 2008
Motion:
Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance
Report for the period of October 2007 through March 2008.
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 the map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2006-101 -1609 EAST MCFADDEN AVENUE
Motion:
Receive and file.
17.B. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-179 - 2880 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
Motion:
Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS (CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE, PERSONNEL SERVICES AGENCY, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT)
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Motion:
Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
19.0. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2008
Motion:
Receive and file.
19.E. CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE
Motion:
Approve the Consolidated Plan Annual Update and authorize the
submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
19.F . QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER
Motion:
Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between January 1 and March 31, 2008, valued at $25,000 and less.
GRANTS
21.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2007 PUBLIC
SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS (PSIC) GRANT AND
RELATED AGREEMENTS
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-26 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana accepting a grant award and authorizing the City
Manager or Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with
the State of California Office of Homeland Security for the FY 2007
Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant
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2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Chief of
Police and the Clerk of the Council to enter into reimbursement
agreements.
AGMT NO. 2008-075 - EQUIPMENT, SERVICES OR TRAINING -
With the County of Orange or any County or City Designated by OHS
to receive PSIC funding through the Santa Ana urban area - Police
Department
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-114 - To recognize the FY
2007 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant in the
amount of $12,748,170 in revenue account and appropriate same in
the FY 2007 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant
expenditure accounts.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.K.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 05-007 HEATING, VENTilATION, AND 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.B. SPEC. NOS. 06-101 AND 06-103 - CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR
ASPHALT STREET MAINTENANCE AND ASPHALT POTHOLE REPAIR
- PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Motion:
1. Amend the contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc., for asphalt
pothole repairs by $100,000 for a total not to exceed $600,000.
2. Amend the contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc. for asphalt street
maintenance by $688,000 for a total not to exceed $1,800,510.
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22.C. SPEC. NO. 07-012 - AMMUNITION - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion:
1. Amend the contracts for the purchase of ammunition with Dooley
Enterprises, Inc., Proforce Law Enforcement, and San Diego
Police Equipment Co., by $85,450 for a total not to exceed
$183,800.
2. Increase the aggregate limit with Aardvark Tactical by $31,200 for
an annual amount not to exceed $53,850.
22.D. SPEC. NO. 07-083 - MOBILE BOOKING UNIT - POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Award a contract to J.R. Braun Northwest, Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $201,418.16 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 08-020 - LOCKSMITH SERVICES - FINANCE &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY - Award contracts for a two-year
period with provision for two one-year renewals in an annual amount not
to exceed as follows:
Vendor:
Civic Center Lock and Safe
Hill's Bros. Lock & Safe, Inc.
Amount
$30,000
$30,000
22.F. SPEC. NO. 08-027 - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES - Award contracts for a
one-year period, with provision for a one-year renewal, in the annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $655,315 with the following vendors:
VENDOR:
Account Pro
Accountants Inc
Apr Consulting Inc.
Munitemps
LOCATION:
Irvine
Santa Ana
Irvine
Riverside
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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22.G. SPEC. NO. 08-028 - WYSE TERMINALS - Award a contract to COW
Government, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $137,100 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 08-032 GLOCK FIREARMS, TASERS, AND
ACCESSORIES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Proforce
Law Enforcement for a two-year period with provision for three one-year
renewals in the annual amount not to exceed $85,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 08-036 - MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES -
Amend the contract with Curley Wholesale Electric by $25,000 for an
annual amount not to exceed $50,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.J. BID SPEC. 08-037 - SECURITY BOLLARDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to RSA Protective Technologies, LLC in an amount not
to exceed $200,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.K. SPEC. NO. 08-039. CITYWIDE PRINTING - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AGENCY - Award contracts for the purchase of printing
services for a two-year period in the following annual amounts not to
exceed:
Vendor:
Mekong Printing Inc.
Printing Island Inc.
Stratacom
Western Printing & Mailing
Location:
Santa Ana
Fountain Valley
Irvine
Santa Ana
Amount:
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT
REHABI.LITATION - THIN OVERLAY PHASE 2 (PROJECT NO. 08-1736-
C)
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Motion:
1. Award a contract to Palp Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company, the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices plus
add-on alternate one in the estimated amount of $3,837,205 for
construction of Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Thin
Overlay Phase 2.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $4,604,600.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
following agreements, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney. (Items 25.A. through 25.Q.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-076 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-02 - With, Jeffrey P. and Kathleen T. Dobias for
the structure located at 1920 North Greenleaf Street - Planning and
Building Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-077 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-03 - With Karen R. Klosterman for the structure
located at 2301 North Flower Street - Planning and Building Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2008-078 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-04 - Steven E. Nickols for the structure located at
2448 North Riverside Drive - Planning and Building Agency
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25.D. AGMT NO. 2008-079 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-05 - With Steven and Kimberly Rodriguez for the
structure located at 2460 North Heliotrope Drive - Planning and Building
Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-080 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-06 - With Angel Barnes for the structure located
at 2006 North Victoria Drive - Planning and Building Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-081 - MAINFRAME COMPUTER SOFTWARE
LICENSES - With Unisys Corporation in the amount of $141,000 for a two
year term- Finance & Management Services Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2008-082 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND
TIME CLOCK SUPPLIES - With Simplex Grinnell in an annual amount not
to exceed $65,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-083- COOPERATIVE.A<:3REEMENT FOR COUNTY'S
PROPOSITION 1B ALLOCATION FORCITYSTREETS'- With the County
of Orange to receive a portion of the County's Proposition 1 B State
allocation funds - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-084 - STREET LIGHTING REPAIRS - With Econolite
Traffic Engineering and Maintenance, Inc. in the amount not to exceed
$1,125,000 - Public Works Agency
Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25.1. due to the proximity of the
project to his residence
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-085 - DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
MEMORIAL POOL RENOVATION AND FOUNTAIN NO. 3
REHABILITATION (PROJECTS 08-6016 and 08-9097) - With Pacific
Advanced Civil Engineering Inc. (PACE), in the amount not to exceed
$91,050 including a 15% contingency - Public Works Agency
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25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-086 - ON-CALL AERIAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING
SERVICES _ With Johnson-Frank & Associates Inc., in the amount not to
exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
25.L. AGMT - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CELLULAR SITE AT FIRE STATION
NO.5
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-087 - With Omnipoint Communications Inc. for a
rental fee of $27,300 per year - Community Development Agency
2. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review
No. 2007-207 for Fire Station No.5.
25.M. AGMT NO. 2008-088 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With Alternet
Networks, Inc. by $45,000 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$90,000 - Police Department
25.N. AGMT NO. 2008-089 - MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
_ With Western Medical Center in an amount not to exceed $40,000
annually - Fire Department
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-090 - SPACE AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER - With Tres Estrellas De Oro for a fee of
$6,612.50 per month for the term of May 1, 2008 through September 30,
2009 - Community Development Agency
25.P. AGMT NO. 2008-091 - WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT - With the Fire Management Association - Personnel
Services Agency
25.0. AGMTS. - PARK RESTR.OOM JANITORIAL. SERVICES - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
. AGMT NO. 2008-92 - With Merchants Building Maintenance in the
amount of $92,823 for Districts 1 and 2;
. AGMT NO. 2008-93 - With Bell Building Maintenance Company in
the amount of $76,389 for Districts 3 and 4.
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MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
The following item was taken out of order:
55.0. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE G
Robert Richardson, representing the Santa Ana Unified School District
commented on Measure G and asked for the Council's support.
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-030 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana endorsing the Santa Ana Unified School District Measure G.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Martinez (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
Councilmember Martinez abstained on this item because of her
employment with the campaign consultant for Measure G and she left the
dais for this item only.
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ORDINANCES
50.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING HOURS OF SALE OF FIREWORKS
Motion:
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending section 14-55 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to
hours of sale of Safe and Sane fireworks.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Benavides
YOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. PILOT FEE-WAIVER PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE USE OF SOLAR
TECHNOLOGIES
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-027 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing a two-year pilot program to encourage solar
installations by temporarily waiving permitting fees.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
YOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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55.B. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NEW PROPOSED TARGET
EMPLOYMENT AREA FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-028 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana identifying the census tracts comprising the targeted
employment area for the Santa Ana Enterprise Zone.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.C. RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE BRISTOL
STREET WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN THIRD AND TENTH
STREETS (PROJECT 08-1700-C)
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for the Bristol Street Widening
Project between Third and Tenth Street (Project 08-1700-C).
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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-02 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-08 TO REZONE A PROPERTY
FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO ARTERIAL
COMMERCIAL (C-5) AND CONSTRUCT A 60-FOOT HIGH CELLULAR
ANTENNA FOR SPRINT PCS AND T-MOBILE AT 2210 NORTH GRAND
AVENUE
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on April 14,
2008, by a vote of 7-0.
Applicant: Jane Norine and Jason Kozora
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter April 25, 2008 and notices
mailed.
Written Communication: None
Staff Report presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2764 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 2210 North Grand
Avenue from single family residential (R-1) to arterial commercial (C5)
(AA No. 2006-02).
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-031 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-08 to
allow a 60-foot tall cellular monopine at 2210 North Grand Avenue.
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MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
75.B. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01,
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2008-02 AND VARIANCE NO. 2008-03
TO ALLOW TWO NEW RETAIL BUILDINGS AT 1501 WEST
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission by a vote of
4-0 (Betancourt, Gartner and Munoz absent)
Applicant: Sapetto Group
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter April 25, 2008 and notices
mailed.
Written Communication: None
Staff Report presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program Environmental Review No. 2007-
73.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-032 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Environmental Review
No. 2007-73) and amending the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana
to modify the Land Use Element (GPA No. 2008-01).
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3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2765 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 1501 West
MacArthur Boulevard from two-family residential (R-2) to General
Commercial (C-2) (AA NO. 2008-02).
4. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Variance No. 2008-03 as conditioned to
allow a reduction in the required building setback along Macarthur
Boulevard from fifteen feet to ten feet for the property located at 1501
West MacArthur Boulevard.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.C. PUBLIC HEARING - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MASSAGE PARLORS
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 25, 2008.
Written Communication: None
Staff report presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt an emergency ordinance. (Requires five affirmative votes)
ORDINANCE NO. NS 2766 - An emergency ordinance of the City of
Santa Ana extending the temporary prohibition on the construction or
establishment of any new massage parlor.
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MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Alvarez
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 THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:11 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING
BOA AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES WITH TASSA _
CONSULTING GROUP, LLC AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-094 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with
Tassa Consulting Group, LLC, to assist with completion of an
application to the State of California for a new fifteen-year
Enterprise Zone designation in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
2. AGMT NO. 2008-094-01 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk
of the Council to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana
(Agency) to use an amount not to exceed $30,000 of Agency
funds for the completion of an application to the State of
California for a new fifteen-year Enterprise Zone designation.
MOTION: Sarmiento
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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80.B. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MILLER & COMPANY
P.C. AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-095 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to execute an agreement with Miller & Company P .C.
in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for a one-year term, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2008-095-01 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk
of the Council to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the
Community Development Agency of the City of Santa Ana
(Agency) to use an amount not to exceed $15,000 of Agency
funds for the creation of a basic operation manual for the Santa
Ana Foreign Trade Zone and, in concert with City staff, create
additional documents necessary for a wider range of foreign trade
zone activities.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
John Wesson reported that many of his tenants complained about the noise coming
from a stereo installation shop near Harbor; Leticia Lopez, Grace Reyes, Alejandra
Aviles, Enecon Velasquez, Eusebio Rios, and Roy Alvarado raised many issues relating
to conditions in the Santa Anita Neighborhood; Sean Mill expressed concern that
Proposition 1 B funds allocated to the various County supervisors for their respective
districts were not distributed equitably by the Supervisor of the First District; Lupe
Moreno and George Garcia raised concerns relative to immigration issues; and Thomas
Gordon raised general concerns related to issues affecting the City of Santa Ana.
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CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
· Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Floyd McLellan, a long
time resident of the City who served on the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Committee and the Personnel Board
· Encouraged residents to visit Libreria Martinez in Santa Ana to
purchase books and noted that the bookstore is experiencing
financial difficulties
· Noted that the many Cinco de Mayo events in the city went very
well
· Wished a "Happy Mother's Day" to Santa Ana's mothers
Council member Martinez
· Reminded residents that there will be free glaucoma check-ups
available on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Delhi Center from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· Urged all residents to support Ruben Martinez and his bookstore
because he is an icon who vigorously supports literacy
· Congratulated Alex Flores on becoming the new Student Body
President at Santa Ana College
· Wished all mothers in the community a "Happy Mother's Day"
Councilmember Bustamante
· Congratulated Floral Park on another successful Home and Garden
Tour last month
· Wished all mothers in Santa Ana a "Happy Mother's Day"
· Asked the City Council to adjourn in memory of Robert Dethlefsen
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
· Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of retired police officer
Richard Flores
· Asked the City Manager to provide an update on the issues raised
by residents of the Santa Anita Neighborhood
· Reminded residents that the annual Mother's Day Celebration
would be held at the Santa Ana Stadium on May 17'h and that
bleacher seats will be free of charge
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Councilmember Benavides
. Noted that Santa Ana is an exciting and very unique city and that
there are many events going on continuously that reflect the very
diverse communities that make up Santa Ana
. Noted that he and Councilmember Sarmiento visited Atlanta,
Georgia to visit a project that turned around an area in dire need of
assistance; he further noted that he has brought back many
suggestions and ideas which he will be sharing with the Council in
the near future
. Asked the City Council to adjourn in memory of Eloise Boone who
was a long time City resident
Councilmember Tinaiero
. Noted that a school board can not raise taxes and Measure G is
very important for the City and its children
. Reminded speakers that they need to be responsible when making
remarks before the Council and ensure the facts in advance of the
comments
. Urged all residents to support Ruben Martinez and his Libreria
Martinez bookstore
. Suggested that the City advertise events that residents could attend
in a single "Santa Ana Day" for families
. Wished all mothers a "Happy Mother's Day"
Mavor Pulido
. Thanked the Floral Park neighborhood for its successful Floral Park
tour
. Urged voters to support Measure G
ADJOURNMENT - at 9:09 p.m. to Mav 19. 2008 in the Police Community Room, 60
Civic Center Plaza, for a Work Study Session starting at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session
convening at 5:30 p.m. will be held in the 4th Floor Police Conference Room.)
In Memory of Floyd McLellan, Robert A. Dethlefsen,
Richard Flores, and Eloise Boone
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~...patricia E. ~
Clerk of the Council
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