HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING 12-14-2010MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 14, 2010
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:10 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR
GUARD
ROGER ARAGON, POLICE CHAPLAIN
MAYOR PULIDO
KATIE PERRY, ORANGE COUNTY HIGH
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
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REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM
55A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-061 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
OATHS OF OFFICE
• Administered by Jeff Bishop of Sierra Intermediate Preparatory Academy to:
- Michele Martinez, Councilmember Ward 2
• Administered by Clerk of the Council, Maria Huizar, to:
- David Benavides, Councilmember Ward 4
- Sal Tinajero, Councilmember Ward 6
- Miguel Pulido, Mayor
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2010-2012 CITY COUNCIL
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:25 P.M.
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ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The Mayor called for nominations. Councilmember Martinez nominated Claudia
Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Tinajero. There were no other
nominations.
MOTION: Close nominations for position of Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Mayor Pulido declared that by unanimous vote Claudia Alvarez was elected
Mayor Pro Tem.
CLOSING REMARKS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Introduced and thanked family and friends for support; and
• Noted City accomplishments - street repair program, passage of school bond
measure, and graffiti abatement program as examples of vision, and hard work.
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Councilmember Benavides:
• Recognized family and influence late father's values have played in his life and
public service; and
• Look forward to continuing progress of the City;
• Mentioned that an upcoming improvement will include video archiving of council
meetings starting in January 2011.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked fellow Councilmembers for opportunity to serve along-side them and for
leadership;
• Thanked family, friends, city staff, and support group for encouragement;
• Grateful to neighborhood associations for election efforts;
• Expressed gratitude to the following influential people - Lily Martinez, Carolina
Gonzalez, Kathy Bain, Alex Flores, Jeff Bishop, Ron Garcia from the City of
Brea, SCAG's Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata, and the late Mark Press; and
• Dedicated her next term to her late mother Mary Ann Oliva Martinez.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Congratulated re-elected members;
• Thanked Councilmembers family's for allowing them to serve and willingness to
serve even during tough economic times, and voters for trust in current council;
and
• Goal of the City and the Council is to keep the City relevant, well protected, and a
safe place to raise a family.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Congratulated colleagues and Mayor on re-election; and
• Look forward to move the City forward - great momentum in Downtown and
other improvements; Council will continue progress with professionalism and
civility.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Reflected on past 10 years of service on the Council;
• Thanked colleagues for trust and re-election as Mayor Pro Tem;
• Recognized mother for support;
• Thanked members of public in attendance especially Chris Leo and Lisa and
Brian Bist for service to the community; and
• Recognized Mayor Pulido's vision and leadership.
Mayor Pulido:
• Thanked everyone - family, residents, colleagues, and staff for support; and
• Noted some recent accomplishments and upcoming projects - street
improvements, expanding green jobs, economic development programs, focus
resources on health, expand tree planting program, transportation plan "Go
Local", Discovery Science Center, Pavilion which is now a Performing Arts
Center for the High School of the Arts, and proposed Orangewood project.
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ADJOURNED- 7:12 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session
Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business
Meeting in the Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
Installation Reception at
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main Street
Adjourn In Memory of
Maryann Oliva Martinez
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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