HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-04 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
• SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 4, 2010
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 8T" FLOOR
SANTA ANA, CA
5:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:25 P.M.)
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Council Items
1A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Kathie
Gonzalez
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Management Association
Santa Ana Police Officer's Association
Santa Ana Police Management Association
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1 B PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
Community Redevelopment Agency Items
2A
W.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: ±2.7 acres of Agency -owned land on the south side of Garden
Grove Blvd immediately west of the Santa Ana River-1600 Memory Lane,
Santa Ana.
Agency negotiator: Cindy Nelson, Agency Executive Director
Party with whom negotiating: VISTA DEL RIO HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment of Sale of Property
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
Pro ert : Agency -owned Real Property located at the northeast corner of
Third & Bush Streets consisting of a parking lot and adjacent vacated
portion of Spurgeon Street.
Agency negotiator: Cindy Nelson, Agency Executive Director
Party with whom negotiating: Fiesta Marketplace Partners
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease of Sale of
Property
ADJOURNED
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 4, 2010
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:12 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Mayor Pulido
Robert Barnett, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
20 YEARS OF SERVICE Gregg R. Wiles, Principal Programmer Analyst,
Finance and Management Services Agency
David Valentin, Police Lieutenant, Police
Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE Manuel Novella, Equipment Operator -Motor
Sweeper, Public Works Agency
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Sammy Montoya
in recognition of La Chiquita Restaurant's 60t" Anniversary.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to James Lynn for
inventing the board game Spingali.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Marisela Longacre in recognition of Jackson Elementary School winning the 2010
Governor's Fitness Challenge and to Officer Tom Serafin, from the Santa Ana Police
Athletics and Activities League for providing their support and encouragement for the
success of the fitness program at Jackson Elementary.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
Armando and Rose Farias for relocating their business, House of Stickers, from Fountain
Valley to Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
Ronny Rios for his outstanding boxing record and to Sal Rios for making his boxing pro -
debut in Los Angeles where he won by a TKO.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
Colleen Mensel recognizing the Heritage Museum of Orange County for their support of
children's educational programs.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Nothing to report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Dan Rogers — President of Goodwill Industries, indicated that they have a paper
shredding business; offer fitness center for people with disabilities at their location on
St. Andrews and Grand; support housing project at Visa del Rio.
• Queen Boston — thanked Goodwill Industries for programs offered to people with
disabilities and for finding her employment after being homeless.
• Gregory Mathis — thanked the council for support of Vista del Rio project; critical time
to move project forward; noted some programs sponsored by Goodwill.
• Bill Mason — spoke in support of Item 31 B.
• Dave Lopez — also spoke in support of Item 31 B.
• Luis Sarmiento — representing Latino Health Access and SACRed coalition, asked
Council to reconsider signing the Community Benefits Agreement previously
proposed on the Station District project since item up for reconsideration (CRA Item
#3).
• Mike Tardiff — concerned with start time of Regular Business since it begins after
Closed Session; would like council to consider having firm start time like other local
jurisdictions.
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• Alfredo Amezcua — disappointed with article published by the LA Times over the
weekend on the use of redevelopment funds and commented on start time of special
• meeting held on September 27, 2010.
• Alex Vega — talked about changes in Santa Ana and with his family in the past couple
of decades.
• George Collins — commented on success and turnout of "Celebrate Santa Ana"; will
be replaying segments he recorded on his website.
• Thomas Gordon — indicated that graffiti task force page is outdate; commented on
redevelopment funds so far spent on Station District; asked council to vote on projects
that are good for the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31 B with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C;
• Item 19D continued for 2 weeks; and
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled item 25F for separate discussion;
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
• VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
• 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Nothing to report.
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19B EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
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.
*Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on item 19C.
19D WATER METER REPLACEMENT SERVICES - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the October 18, 2010
Council meeting.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22E)
22A SPEC. NO. 09-030 - CHAIN LINK FENCE RENTAL - Renew the contract
with S & S Rent -A -Fence for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $44,000 (Public Works Agency and Community Development
Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22B SPEC. NO. 06-125 - PAINT AND SUPPLIES - Renew the contract with
Vista Paint Corporation for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $80,000 - Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 10-035 - DELL COMPUTERS - Award a contract to Dell
Computer Corporation in an amount not exceed $28,000 funded by the
Department of Labor Earmark Grant (Community Development Agency) -
Finance & Management Services
22D SPEC. NO. 07-069 - CHEMICALS, SOIL, PLANT AND WATER
TREATMENT - Renew contracts for a one-year period in annual amounts
as follows:
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Vendor Location Amount
Crop Production Services, Inc Santa Ana $35,000
Waterline Technologies, Inc. Santa Ana $28,000
22E SPEC. NO. 10-036 - REPLACEMENT OF POLICE PATROL SEDANS -
Award a contract to Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative
Purchase Provision of the County of Los Angeles, in an amount of
$679,253.75 (Police Department) - Finance & Management Services
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. (Item 25A
through 25E)
25A AGMT NO. 2010-190 - TERRORISM LIAISON OFFICER TRAINING
SERVICES - With Knowledge & Intelligence Program Professionals, in an
amount not to exceed $200,000 - Police Department
25B MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - Fire
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Department
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2010-191 - Execute an amendment with Johnson
Controls in an amount of $7,000.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-070 - Recognizing $7,000
in the Fire Department Facilities Fund revenue account and appropriate
same to the Fire Department Facilities Fund expenditure account
25C INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AT EL SALVADOR PARK - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2010-192 - Execute a lease agreement amendment with
TowerCo Assets LLC.
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2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-067 - Recognizing $3,600
in the Capital Outlay Fund revenue account and appropriate same to the
Capital Outlay Fund expenditure account
25D AGMT NO. 2010-193 - TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES OF
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Execute an
amendment with United Inspection & Testing, Inc., increasing
compensation by $100,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$536,338 - Public Works Agency
25E AGMT NO. 2010-194 - ACQUISITION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT NO. 08-1700) - Execute a
settlement agreement with Bristol Drug Company, Inc. in an amount of
$550,000 - Public Works Agency
25F TEMPORARY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
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.
AGMT NO. 2010-195 - With PDS Technical Services in an amount not to
exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIVARIANCES
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31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-14 TO ALLOW PARKING FOR A
COIN -OPERATED LAUNDROMAT FACILITY IN THE TWO FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH A B SUFFIX ZONE (R2-B) LOCATED IN THE
COMMERCIAL SOUTH MAIN (CSM) ZONING DISTRICT - 827 SOUTH
MAIN STREET, SUITE B; AUTOMATED LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, INC.,
APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 13, 2010, by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2010-14 as conditioned.
31 B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-16 TO ALLOW THE EXISTING
DRIVE -THROUGH WINDOW AT ARSENIO'S RESTAURANT TO
OPERATE 24-HOURS IN THE NORTH HARBOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2)
ZONING DISTRICT - 751 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD; BILL MASON,
APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 13, 2010, by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
• Permit No. 2010-16 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO RECYCLING - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2808 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 16-30 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
• VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
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Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
50B ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE DANCE ORDINANCE
AND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR COST OF EXTRAORDINARY POLICE
DEPARTMENT SERVICES - Police Department
Continued from the September 20, 2010 City Council meeting by a vote of
7-0.
MOTION: At the request of staff, continue item indefinitely.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR CLASS II BIKE LANES -
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-046 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR
INSTALLATION OF BIKE LANES AND SIGNAGE
MOTION:
Martinez
SECOND:
Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez,
Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
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Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
• NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, AND
MAINTENANCE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE SANTA ANA AND
GARDEN GROVE FIXED GUIDEWAY PROJECT - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-047 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
PHASE OF THE SANTA ANA FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEM
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
• Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
*Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted a conflict of interest due to the nature of her employment,
and Councilmembers Martinez and Tinajero abstained due to campaign contributions.
They left the dais and did not participate in the matter.
55C RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
AMENDING THE ADULT SOCCER SURCHARGE AND
REESTABLISHING THE SURCHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Sarmiento indicated that
charge is not general fund and revote is to correct vote irregularity.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-048 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING AMENDMENTS MADE ON
JUNE 21, 2010 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2010-023, REPEALING SECTIONS
1 C, 1 D, 4 & 5 OF RESOLUTION 2010-043 AND ESTABLISHING THE
ADULT SOCCER RESERVATION SURCHARGE FOR FY 2010-2011
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Alvarez, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:56
P.M., AND RECONVENED AT 8:23 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORTS
65A INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON ARAPAHO STREET - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Accept the advisory poll results, and approve the
installation and funding of speed humps on Arapaho Street.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2010-01 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-15 TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL
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CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AND CHANGE THE ZONING FOR
A PORTION OF THE LOT FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1)
• AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING FOR PROPERTY - 1600 EAST FIRST
STREET; AZURE PLAZA PARTNERS, LLC, APPLICANT - Planning and
Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 13, 2010, by a vote of 7-0.
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on September 24, 2010 and
notices mailed on September 24, 2010.
Staff report presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and
Building Agency.
Applicant addressed the Council
The Public Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m. There were no speakers and the
hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 60 days.
. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B PUBLIC HEARING — ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
PROPOSED EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2010/11 SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND GRANT - Police Department
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on September 24, 2010.
No staff report provided. The Public Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m. There
were no speakers and the hearing closed.
• Council commented on the importance of the program.
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MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-049 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2010-2011 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75C PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ELIMINATING DEADLINES FOR DEBT
INCURRED IN THREE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS -
Community Development Agency
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on September 24, 2010.
No staff report provided. The Public Hearing opened at 8:31 p.m. There
were no speakers and the hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued. Council inquired as to selection of financing
team, including bond counsel and underwriters (not part of matter being
considered with this item).
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2809 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CENTRAL CITY, INTER-
CITY AND BRISTOL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA TO ELIMINATE THE TIME LIMIT IN EACH PLAN FOR THE
INCURRENCE OF DEBT
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Bustamante
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
• ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 9:04 P.M. AND
RECONVENED AT 9:04 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS — None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Informed the public that there is a Tenant Rights Workshop offered
through Fair Housing Council of Orange County on October 21 st at 7
p.m.; and
• Encouraged individuals to volunteer, including high school students, for
opportunities in many areas of the community including sports.
• Councilmember Benavides:
• Would like City to consider using surplus vehicles as Citizen
Patrol/Volunteer vehicles and/or Code Enforcement efforts;
• Council met with retailers and restaurant owners of Downtown to
discuss safety issues; request that redevelopment staff consider:
increased lighting and surveillance video in the parking garages owned
by City/Agency in partnership with Downtown Inc. as added security
measurers; and
• Request that staff return in 60 days with options as it relates to
transparency in local government, recommends a
transparency/sunshine ordinance be considered for adoption. Also
requested research to include clarification on City codes regarding
campaign contributions - what defines a violation, and what remedies, if
any, exist (same as discussed in Community Redevelopment Agency
meeting, Item #3).
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Encouraged all to ride Trolley to Downtown Santa Ana;
• Events in Downtown Santa Ana have been successful, although incident
over the weekend was atypical; residents should take precaution when
dealing with as assailants; City will be taking preventive measures and
be discussed by the Public Safety Committee;
• • Day of the Dead event will be celebrated in Downtown on Friday,
November 6th at 6 p.m.; and
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• Wished all a Happy Halloween.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked all who came to address the council and staff for
presentations;
• Downtown incident over the weekend dismayed success of Fiestas
Patrias held the previous weekend that was uneventful with respect to
arrests; and
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez, Councilmember Martinez, Public Works
Director Godinez, and Parks Director Mouet attended water tour;
discussed water conservation efforts; thanked representative Dan Griset
for organizing tour.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Attended 2"d water tour; thanked all those that attended; learned about
disrepair of levy and importance of bond measures;
• Santa Ana resident, Adam Hurtado, is taking part in "The Biggest
Loser"; encouraged all to watch and support his efforts;
• Encouraged residents to support Proposition 22, on the November
Election Ballot;
• Asked the City Manager to provide update at next meeting on graffiti
and shopping cart improvements, and financial deficit; and
• Noted that she had previously requested council to support sunshine
ordinance; City has already taken measures to post council and staff
salary information on the web; and working on other cost effective
measures to continue transparency efforts.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Attended Downtown monthly event on Saturday;
• Thanked police for rapid response to incident over the weekend;
• Cooper Door is new restaurant in Downtown; encouraged all to visit;
and
• Wished all a Happy Halloween and be safe.
Mayor Pulido:
• Meeting in downtown was productive; will be making improvements in
the area and parking garages; City and staff will follow up and continue
to encourage investments; and
• Proposition 22 supported by many Mayors throughout the State and
encouraged all to support.
ADJOURNED- 9:37 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session
Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Business Meeting in
the Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California.
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• Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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