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Home My WebLink About2009-10-19 RegularMINUTES OF THE CLOSED AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA r. OCTOBER 19, 2009 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER POLICE CHIEF'S CONFERENCE ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 4T" FLOOR 5:41 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem P. DAVID BENAVIDES CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:47 P.M.) SAL TINAJERO (5:54 P.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS -None CLOSED SESSION ITEM 1A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Employee Organization ADJOURNED - 6:10 P.M. STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council Personnel Services Executive Director, Kathie Gonzalez Santa Ana Service Employees International Union (SEIU) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 249 OCTOBER 19, 2009 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:14 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 FLETCHER, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pulido CLOSED SESSION REPORT Nothing to report. .r+' ./ PUBLIC COMMENTS • Phil Lecours, opposed to passage of Item 25B. • Kim McPeck, spoke in support of Item 25B. • Peter Mangosing, requested reduced rental fee of City facility for upcoming fundraiser to benefit WISE Place. • Octavio Silva, expressed concerns with recent lay-off notices in the Planning and Building Agency. • Robert Penney, commented on reduced City workforce and impacts to Spanish speaking customers. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25B with the following modifications: • Councilmember Tinajero pulled Item 13A for separate discussion • Councilmember Bustamante pulled Item 25B for separate discussion MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, .rr' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 250 OCTOBER 19, 2009 Tinajero, Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ir. ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Items rem. the actual ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A actions show MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 2009 -Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ~ 13A NOMINATED BY COUNCIhMEMBER BUSTAMANTE AS THE WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVES FOR A FULL<TERM ;EXPIRING `:DECEMBER 11, 2012 -Clerk of the :Council MOTION: Reappoint members 2-7: Name Board/Commission 1 6l S# d . eaR- eu 2. Daniel Oregel Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) 3. Blair O'Callaghan Historic Resources Commission 4. Christine Korthuis Personnel Board 5. James Gartner Planning Commission 6. Frank Acosta Recreation and Parks Board 7. Jose Gonzalez Youth Commission (Regular) Residing Ward 3 3 3 3 3 3 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4) NOES: Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido (3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 251 OCTOBER 19, 2009 ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) SUBSTITUTE MOTION: MOTION: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Motion failed. Reappoint all members as recommended: SECOND: Benavides Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido (3) Alvarez, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4) None (0) None (0) ./ AMENDED MOTION: Reappoint members 2-7 and declare an immediate vacancy on the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission: MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4) ..v NOES: Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT -None 19B EXCUSED ABSENCES -None ,.rv' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 252 OCTOBER 19, 2008 BUDGETARY MATTERS AGREEMENTS 25A AGMT NO. 2009-171 -REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES -Execute an amendment with Lidgard and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 -Public Works Agency MOT10N: 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. 256 AGMT NO. 2009 1.72 -GRAFFITI REMOVAL.t,SERUICES -With Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $524,997 for anine-month period-Public 1Norks Agency Continued from the October 5, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0. Council discussion ensued. Motion by Councilmember Bustamante and seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento to approve alternative recommendation: Renew the existing agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for $200,000 for a twelve month period and maintain 5 city employees and 1.5 contract employees in graffiti abatement. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Benavides motioned to approve original recommendation. Motion died for lack of a Second. MOTION: Renew the existing agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for $200,000 for a twelve month period and maintain 5 city employees and 1.5 contract employees in grafFti abatement. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (6) NOES: Benavides (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 253 OCTOBER 19, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A PUBLIC HEARING -ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-05 TO AMEND ALLOWED USES WITHIN THE BROADWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICT OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-3) -Planning and Building Agency Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 28, 2009. Continued from the September 8, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0; Continued from the October 5, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0. MOTION: Continue the matter to the November 2nd Council meeting per staff s request. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 756 PUBLIC HEARING -GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2009-01 TO UPDATE THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT (2006-2014) -Planning and Building Agency Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2009 by a vote of 6-0. Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on October 9, 2009. Jay Trevino, Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency introduced Steve Pontell, Consultant, who presented the following report: Housing Element Process: • Phase 1: Outreach/Education; • Phase 2: Prepare Housing Element; • Phase 3: HCD/State Review; • Phase 4: Environmental Review; and • Phase 5: Public Hearings held. Community Outreach: • community workshops, .I ..rr CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 254 OCTOBER 19, 2009 • community-based organizations workshops, • the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance, • City Council visioning sessions, '~`" • Planning Commission study sessions, • Redevelopment & Housing Commission study sessions, and • Historic Resource Commission study sessions. Housing Vision: All Santa Ana residents have an equal right and opportunity to find suitable housing in quality residential neighborhoods that allow themselves, their families, and neighbors to live the fullest lives. We support an inclusive community that is multigenerational, culturally diverse, sustainable, and economically broad. The City will facilitate the production, rehabilitation, and improvement of rental and homeownership opportunities at different affordability levels. Housing Element Goals: • Goal No. 1: Livable Neighborhoods -Promote livable neighborhoods through quality housing conditions, quality parks and community services, and well-maintained infrastructure that inspire neighborhood pride. o Housing Programs to: improve neighborhoods include housing rehabilitation, neighborhood initiatives, and Code Enforcement and Historic Preservation Programs. • Goal No. 2: Housing Supply and Diversity -provide diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups. o Housing Programs to increase: supply and diversity include strategic growth, regulatory tools, building design, and housing incentives. • Goal No. 3: Housing Assistance -Increase opportunities for low and moderate income individuals and families to find suitable housing, remain in Santa Ana, and afford a greater choice of rental or homeownership opportunities. o Housing Programs to: assist Renters and Homeowners include Rental Assistance, Homeownership Assistance, Foreclosure Assistance, multi-family Acquisition/Rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing. • Goal No. 4: Special Needs -Provide adequate housing opportunities and supportive services suitable for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and people needing emergency, transitional, or supportive housing. o Housing Programs for: special needs include people with disabilities, seniors, large families, people who are homeless, and fair housing. ~" Current Status of the Housing Element: • public review completed, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 255 OCTOBER 79, 2009 • Planning Commission recommended approval, • State Department of Housing and Community Development found the Housing Element to be in compliance with State housing element law, and • the Plan awaits final City Council approval. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing; there was no written communication received, nor public speakers; and closed the Hearing. MOTION: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2009-51; and 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-052 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving a revised Housing Element of the City's General Plan MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADJOURNED 7:11 P.M. -The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting, immediately followed to the Regular Business Meeting in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Maria D. Huizar Clerk of the Council ./ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 256 OCTOBER 19, 2009