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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
APRIL 4, 2011
CLOSED SESSION
CITY HALL, 8T" FLOOR, ROOM 831
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. 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
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
*Friends of Lacy v. City of Santa Ana Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2010-00388033
*Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez, and Councilmember Sarmiento
excused themselves from proceedings of Closed Session Item 1A due to
a conflict of interest and did not participate in consideration of this item.
They left the conference room at 5:43 p.m
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Susie Kim v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case
No.SACV09-01153 CJC (ANx)
1 B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director,
Kathie Gonzalez
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
Santa Ana Fireman's Benevolent
Management Association (FBA)
Santa Ana Fire Management Association
(FMA)
Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Full-Time Employees
Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Part-time Civil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana
(CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
Executive Management (EM)
1C CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Subject Property: 1901 W. Walnut Street
Negotiating Party: Orange County Children's Therapeutic ARTS
Center
Terms under Negotiation: Terms of lease on subject property
City Representative: David N. Ream, City Manager
1D PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney; and City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:23 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Mayor Pulido
Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
25 YEARS OF SERVICE Jose L. Perez, Community Services Supervisor,
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Vicki
Maciha recognizing efforts on behalf of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Christine Cote in
recognition of Donate Life Month.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
the following Santa Ana Bulls' members for winning the 2011 Division C Orange County
Municipal Athletic Federation (OCMAF) Championship:
Alex Badillo
Christopher Carrera
Alvaro Carrillo Jr.
Jason Faulkner II
Kristian Landeros'Sosa
Isaiah J. Lopez
Mathew Mejia
Pektra Monh
Verak Monh
Jonathan Rivera
Head Coach Alex Badillo and
Assistant Coach/Team Mom Jessica
Ayala
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
the following Valley High School Water Polo Team members for winning the C.I.F.
Division 7 Championship:
Bianka Baeza Jenny Silva
Gabriela Chavez Lizbeth Silva
Jazmin Hinojoza Dianna Solano and
Cristina Magana Coach Fred Lammers
CLOSED SESSION REPORT- Nothing to report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• George Collins, concerned with recent Planning Commission Agenda item regarding
housing opportunity ordinance that will be forthcoming to the City Council; asked
Council to consider all options when deliberating on item.
• Pearl Jemison-Smith, invited all to participate in the upcoming 25th Anniversary of
Aids Walk OC that will be held at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday, May 1 st
• Laura Cooley, spoke in opposition to elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo.
• Brenda Calvillo, opposed to elephant rides at Santa Ana Zoo.
• Alison Stanley, opposed to elephant rides.
• Luis Mier, owner of bail bond company in the City; would like City to amend the
loitering provision in and around the jails.
• Don Mehr, also spoke on loitering by outside bail bond companies that are doing
business through portable computers.
• Dave Simon, opined that elephant should be banned.
• Katie Maneeley, opined that City's ordinance on prohibiting use of exotic animals
should be amended.
• Rene Guzman, spoke on legalization of prescription drugs and invited all to
participate in upcoming event "National Take Back Initiative" at Westend Substation
April 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Alex Vega, reflected on the leadership of retiring City Manager David Ream and the
legacy he leaves after more than 25 years as City Manager.
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• Don Bauer, spoke in opposition to elephant rides.
• Jay Andress, commented on recent personal extortion situation and asked Council
to be careful in dealing with private citizens.
• Bety Torres, presented retiring City Manager David Ream with a plaque for his
efforts in unifying the Hispanic community.
• Anneke Mendiola, opposed to elephant rides.
• Mike Tardif, opined that proposed housing opportunity ordinance will discourage
development.
• Roy Alvarado, concerned with proposed housing opportunity ordinance that
duplicates regulations; and commented on general police response.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25F with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2011 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the
following ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the
minutes for second reading
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11A AMEND THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
- Public Works Agency
Placed on first reading at the March 21, 2011 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on March 25, 2011.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2816 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO AS THE WARD 6
REPRESENTATIVE FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 9, 2014
- Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Appoint.
Residing
Name Board/Commission Ward
Adrian Sarmiento Youth Commission, Associate 1
(Replacing Espinoza)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY RECORDS - Clerk of the Council Office
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.
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19D REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROVIDING A DISCOUNT
PHARMACY CARD PROGRAM - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified
companies to provide a discount pharmacy card program for the City
of Santa Ana.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A LIBRARY SERVICES ENHANCEMENT GRANT FUNDS - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2011-091 - With the California State Library in the amount
of $5,000 for a Library Services and Technology Act, Our Lives are
Our History grant.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-167 - Recognizing
$5,000 from the California State Library in the LSTA Grant Awards
revenue account and appropriating same to expenditure account.
20B DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 W. WALNUT,
RESCUE MISSION - Community Development Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a demolition contract, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2011-092 - With Cardinal Environmental Consultants, Inc.,
dba 5M Contracting in the amount of $38,220
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated demolition
cost of $43,953.
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3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-173 - Transferring funds
in the amount of $43,953 from the General Non-Departmental Fund to
the Non-Departmental Capital Outlay Fund.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22F)
22A SPEC. NO. 11-007 - BODY ARMOR VESTS Award contracts for a two-
year period with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $144,000 with the vendors listed below -
Police Department and Finance & Management Services
Vendor Location
Galls, an ARAMARK Company, LLC Orange
Quartermaster, Inc. Santa Ana
22B SPEC. NO. 11-015 - STREET LAMPPOST LIGHT CONVERSION KITS -
Award a contract to Sequoia Lighting Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $130,000 - Public Works Agency and Finance & Management
Services
22C SPEC. NO. 11-016 - MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS - Award a
contract to Alhambra Foundry Co., LTD for a one-year period, with
provisions for two, one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed
$40,000 - Public Works Agency and Finance & Management Services
22D SPEC. NO. 09-037 - HAND TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS -
Renew the contract with W.W. Grainger, Inc. for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance & Management Services
22E SPEC. NO. 07-108 - JANITORIAL STOCK PAPER GOODS - Renew the
contract with Gale Supply Company for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $85,000 - Finance & Management Services
22F SPEC. NO. 11-013 - DEFIBRILLATOR WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE - Award a contract to ZOLL Medical Corporation to
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extend the factory warranty and renew the maintenance contract for 10
defibrillators for a one-year period not to exceed $13,000; and increase
the aggregate limit by $25,000 for miscellaneous supplies in an amount
not to exceed $38,000 annually - Fire Department and 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 and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25A
through 25E)
25A AGMT NO. 2011-093 - MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
- With Santa Ana Western Medical Center in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 annually. - Fire Department
25B SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR
(PROJECT NOS. 081700 AND 116744) - Public Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2011-094 - With Teresa Arellano dba Santa Ana
Professional Services for acquisition settlement for the business
located at 828 North Bristol Street, Suite 202 in an amount of $21,800.
• AGMT NO. 2011-095 - With Barney Svardloff, Trustee; Nathan Ogints,
Trustee and; Steven Iker, Trustee for the purchase of a portion of the
property located at 1715 North Bristol in an amount of $90,000.
• AGMT NO. 2011-096 - With Livescan N More for acquisition settlement
for the business located at 1631 North Bristol Street, Suite 201 in an
amount of $20,405.
25C RIGHT-OF-WAY DEMOLITION, SURVEY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
(CIP) PROJECTS - Public Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2011-097 - With J & G Company for demolition services in
an amount of $150,000.
• AGMT NOS. 2011-098 and 2011-099 - With Johnson-Frank and
Associates, and Coast Surveying for survey for an aggregate amount
not to exceed $300,000.
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• AGMT NOS. 2011-100 and 2011-101 - With Leighton Consulting
Group Inc., and SCS for Environmental Assessment services for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000.
25D NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION SERVICES - Execute
agreements for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 annually
for a term of one year with options to renew for three additional one-year
periods with the vendors listed below - Public Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2011-102 - With EEC Environmental, Inc.
• AGMT NO. 2011-103 - With AMEC, Inc.
25E AGMT NO. 2011-104 - ACQUISITION OF MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
FUNDED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
LOCATED AT 326 S GARNSEY - Execute a loan agreement with
Garnsey, LP in an amount not to exceed $4,291,188 - Community
Development Agency
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 AND 31 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY PARKS - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Continue item at staff's request.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT
- (Continued from the February 7, 2011 and February 20, 2011 City
Council meeting by a vote of 7-0.) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Continue item pending further review; item will be re-
noticed.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
SOLAR PERMIT FEE WAIVER PROGRAM - Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR
CONTINUANCE OF A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE SOLAR
INSTALLATIONS BY TEMPORARILY WAIVING PERMITTING FEES
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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75A PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING FY 2011-2012 - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on March 18, 2011.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 4:44 p.m. There were no
speakers and the Hearing closed.
Mayor Pulido proposed a 2 week continue for further review of
recommendations.
MOTION: Continue consideration of the matter to the April 18, 2011
City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 2005-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-05, VARIANCE
NO. 2011-04, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2011-01 TO ALLOW A
NEW MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN
THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 76 (SD-76) ZONING DISTRICT -
100-140 EAST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD; FILED BY BILL MCKIBBIN
FOR LYON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Planning and Building
Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on March
14, 2011 by a 7-0 vote.
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter and notices mailed on March
25, 2011.
*Mayor Pulido excused himself from proceedings of Item 75B due to a
potential conflict of interest (campaign contribution) and did not participate
in deliberation of this item. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez assumed the Chair
and presided over item
Staff report presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning
and Building.
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Lyon Integral Multi-Family Residential Project
Project Description
• 300 condominium/apartment units with 2,100 square feet of retail
• 4-5 story wrap design
• 660 parking stalls
• Modern architecture
Project Renderings
Project Amenities
• Swimming pool, outdoor fireplace, barbeque, benches and water
features
¦ Granite counter tops, hardwood floors, tiled bath tubs/showers, private
balconies, and high-end appliances
¦ Resident lounge
¦ Fitness center
¦ Enhanced landscaping palette
Amendment to Development Agreement
• Modify project applicant
• Allow additional residential units
• Will comply with existing provisions
Conditional Use Permit
• Review of multi-family projects in SD-76 zoning district
• Project will provide high-quality residential development in urban
village
• Conditions of approval to ensure project quality
Variance
• Variance for tandem parking
• Common method of parking in urban areas
• Tandem parking to be assigned
• Superior design vs. podium project
• Require Parking Management Plan
Addendum to EIR
• Review of impacts from additional units
• Minor increase in peak and daily trips
• No impacts to intersections and road segments
Project Analysis
• Project in compliance with goals and objectives of General Plan and
MacArthur Place specific development plan
• Reinforce MacArthur Place as an urban village
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• Continue to strengthen and energize southern gateway to Santa Ana
• Provide a catalyst for investment in the community
Chair Pro Tern Alvarez opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. There
were no speakers and the Hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued. Council requested that quality of project be
consistent with condominium standards. Overall pleased with design -
include pedestrian safety and lighting, and continue to introduce retail
element to project design. Outreach efforts made with area neighborhood.
Council asked that future developments include timeline to be conveyed
as `for-sale" units.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 2004-02 AND APPROVING THE MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM; APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2011-05 AS CONDITIONED; APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 2011-04 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW TANDEM PARKING;
AND, APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2011-01 AS
CONDITIONED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100-140 EAST
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2817 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GRAND PLAN 2, LLC AND LYON
INTEGRAL MACARTHUR PLACE, LLC
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Pulido (1)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
ABSENT: None (0)
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*Mayor Pulido returned at 8:08 p.m. and re-assumed the Chair.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:09 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING; THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:10 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Invited all to attend upcoming little league tournaments that will be held
at various parks throughout the City.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Pleased with project on MacArthur; City in need of quality homes and
mixed-use areas;
• Santa Ana Zoo hosting event 'Party for the Planet" on Saturday, April
gtn
• Thanked staff for new marquee at the Santa Ana Zoo.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Noted that City had approved Child Safety Zones 5 years ago due to
Jessica's Law; District Attorney's Office making announcement at
press conference to unveil their Zones, asked Police Department to
make sure County Zones do not pre-empt City Zones and agendize at
upcoming Public Safety Committee meeting to review Zones.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Comments on marquee at the entrance of Santa Ana Zoo;
• Asked that all developers follow through on development standards as
approved by the City Council and Planning Commission; and
• City would be challenging Census 2010 data; believe process is
antiquated resulting in inaccurate count - funds at City level lost and
congressional districts to be redrawn.
Councilmember Martinez
• Congratulated UConn College
Championship;
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for NCAA College Basketball
APRIL 4, 2011
• Invited all to participate in upcoming Earth Day festivities on Saturday,
April 16th; thanked Parks and Recreation staff for efforts; event
combined with Neighborhood Heroes Awards.
• Commented on recent radio interview with Larry Mantel to discuss
beautification efforts at Downtown Santa Ana; and
• Thanked Downtown Inc. for another successful Art Walk event held
over the weekend.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Commented on recent radio interview held in Downtown;
• Successful Art Walk held over the weekend;
• Congratulated and welcomed Chapter One restaurant on its grand
opening;
• Mater Dei has women and men's basketball championship teams that
will be recognized at an upcoming council meeting; and
• Invited all to the 2011 Floral Park Home and Garden Tour event to be
held on April 16 and 17th and will include an antique car show.
Mayor Pulido:
• Commented on Orange County High School of the Arts recent
performance;
• Kudos to Downtown on successful Art Walk event; and
• Adjourned in memory of Second Baptist Church Pastor John
McReynolds.
ADJOURNED- 8:29 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, April 18, 2011 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.
Adjourned in Memory of
Reverend John Nix-McReynolds
Maria Huizar
Clerk of the Council
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