HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES - REGULAR 10-17-11MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 17, 2011
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO*
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
Pro Tem (5:30
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Bustamante, Benavides,
Martinez, and Sarmiento.
MOTION: Elect Councilmember Bustamante Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2-
101 due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem).
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez, Pulido, Tinajero (3)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-1
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Police Chief's Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center
Plaza for Closed Session discussion at 5:11 p.m.
*Councilmember Tinajero joined the Closed Session meeting via teleconference at 5:17
p.m. from 3304 Aries Ct., Santa Ana, CA 92704. Notice was posted at the remote
location pursuant to Government Code § 54953.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Brett N. Lozano v. City of Santa Ana; Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2010-00398323
1B 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 Firemen's Benevolent
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)
Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager, Paul M. Walters
Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-2
1C PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney; and City Manager
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez arrived at 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-3
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
7:39 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
Pro Tern (7:44
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Lisann Martinez, commented on police situation in her neighborhood; proposed that
cameras be installed in police vehicles; and also questioned why water meter
readers not seen in some areas of the City.
• Joese Hernandez, representing Occupy Orange County, requested support of
Occupy Wall Street efforts.
• Shay, representing Occupy Orange County, commented on considerable homeless
population in City and need to address issue.
• Dylan Thompson, representing Occupy Orange County, requested exemption on
anti-camping ordinance - same as City of Los Angeles.
• Theodore Hirsch, spoke in support of the Occupy movement throughout nation;
urged City to waive anti-camping ordinance and support peacefully rally planned in
City.
• Alex Vega, commented on efforts by Centro Cultural to address homeless issue.
• Suzanne Esber, spoke in support of Agenda Item 55A and grant application for
improvements at Park Santiago.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4
1 0A-4
OCTOBER 17, 2011
• Thomas Cartney, also spoke in support of Agenda Item 55A.
• Ralph Allen, proposed that City develop a park in the vacant lots south of 4th Street
(considered Station District area).
• Dave Hoen, commented on City's Code of Conduct and Ethics as it relates to
Agenda Item 85A.
• Sam Aresheh, representing Occupy Orange County, spoke in support of rally
planned in the City and urged the City Council to support their efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25D with the
following modifications:
• Excuse Councilmembers Martinez and Tinajero from October 17, 2011 City
Council Meeting; and
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Item 19F for separate discussion.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2011 - Clerk
of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10B MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF
OCTOBER 10, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-5
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Police Department
MOTION: Receive and file the Public Safety Committee minutes of
August 10, 2011.
13B BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
(APRIL 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011) - Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual
Attendance Report.
13C APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE MARTINEZ AS ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MOTION: Appoint Councilmember Michele Martinez as an alternate
representative.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Pulido announced that Interim City Manager Paul Walters to remain
in position indefinitely and until further notice.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse Councilmembers Martinez and Tinajero from the
October 17, 2011 City Council meeting.
19C WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PLAN MODIFICATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011-2012 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Approve the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board
Annual Plan Modification for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and authorize its
submittal to the State of California Workforce Investment Board.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-6
19D DONATION OF SURPLUS TELEVISIONS TO SIX COMMUNITY VIDEO
NETWORK PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Finance and Management Services Agency
to donate six surplus televisions to community video network
program participants.
19E REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - DRAINAGE AND EMERGENCY
CLEANUP SERVICES REQUIRED UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTION
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER
PROGRAM - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for
Proposals to qualified consultants to provide on-call services to
comply with the requirements of the NPDES permit.
19F REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FROM ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Councilmember Benavides asked Fire Chief Dave Thomas about timing
requirement for preparation of the proposal. Chief Thomas said it would
take up to 90 days, but would expedite the process as much as possible.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to request a proposal from the
Orange County Fire Authority for the purposes of outsourcing all fire
and emergency medical services in an amount not to exceed
$75,000.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Bustamante
Alvarez, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
Bustamante, Pulido,
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-7
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A 2011 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-069 - Recognizing the
2011 Justice Assistance Grant in an amount of $132,275 into the
revenue account and appropriate same into the 2011 Justice
Assistance Grant Expenditure account.
2. Authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2011-234 - With the County of Orange, Sheriff's
Department to transfer the 2011 Justice Assistance Grant Program in
an amount of $132,275.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22C)
22A SPEC. NO. 11-052 - ROOF REPAIR -Award a contract to DLS Builders in
an amount of $24,100, to be reimbursed from insurance proceeds; and
increase the aggregate limit by $10,000 for a blanket contract for Building
Maintenance in an annual amount not to exceed $34,100 - Finance &
Management Services
22B SPEC. NO. 11-049 - MULTI-JET WATER METERS - Award a contract
with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for a one-year period with provision for
three one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed $60,000 (Public
Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 11-044 - SIGNS, HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES - Award
a contract to Safeway Sign Company for a one-year period, with
provisions for two one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed
$100,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-8
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A REJECTION OF BIDS FOR CATALINA STREET PUMP OWNERS
ASSOCIATION WATER SERVICE CONNECTION AND DIAMOND PARK
MUTUAL WATER COMPANY WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NOS. 10-6403 AND 10-6404) PROPOSITION 84 GRANT
MOTION: Reject all bids for the Catalina Street Pump Owners
Association Water Service Connection and Diamond Water Company
Water Main Improvement projects.
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 25D)
25A AGMT NO. 2011-235 - STUDY FUTURE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR
THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - With Schultz and Williams
in an amount of $39,275 for a one-year term - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
25B AGMT NO. 2011-236 - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADE TO
POLICE DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Execute an
amendment with Linear Systems, in an amount not to exceed $33,325.75
- Police Department
25C AGMT NO. 2011-237 - PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SANTA
ANA SCHOOLS ON WATER-RELATED ISSUES - With the Municipal
Water District of Orange County in an amount not to exceed $30,000 -
Public Works Agency
25D AGMT NO. 2011-238 - PREPARATION OF A SANITARY SEWER AND
WATER FINANCIAL PLAN - With Black & Veatch Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $230,000 paid for through the Administrative and
Engineering Fund - Public Works Agency
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-9
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSITION 84 CALIFORNIA
RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT OF
$3,000,000 FOR SANTIAGO PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS -
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-067 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD
CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
WORK STUDY SESSION
WSA WARNER AVENUE WIDENING - MAIN STREET TO GRAND AVENUE -
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Public
Works Agency
Raul Godinez, II, Public Works Executive Director introduced Jason
Gabriel, Senior Civil Engineer and presented report:
Vicinit Ma
'- . tr y
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-10
PROJECT HISTORY & SUMMARY
History:
¦ Project is part of mitigation for Tustin Legacy Project, City of Tustin,
approved in 2003
- Redevelopment of the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station
with mixed-use commercial, residential, and industrial
- Traffic impact mitigation measure provides funds for design
and environmental processing
¦ This segment is currently a bottleneck - both sides of this segment
are already 6 lanes
¦ Preliminary engineering and environmental work was initiated in
2009
Summary:
¦ Widening is needed to address growth trends and congested traffic
¦ Proposed widening is from 4 lanes to 6 lanes between Grand
Avenue and Main Street
¦ Project is consistent with County Master Plan of Highways (MPAH)
¦ Project is consistent with City's General Plan Circulation Element
EXISTING CONDITIONS
¦ Existing residential and commercial/industrial uses
¦ Four lanes (2 lanes in each direction)
¦ Signals at:
- Main St.
- Pacific Electric Bike Trail (Anahurst PI.)
- Halladay St.
- Standard Ave.
- Fire Station (Beeson Ln.)
- Grand Ave.
¦ At-grade railroad crossing between Standard Ave. and Hathaway
St.
¦ Utilities (power poles/lines)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-11
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
¦ Several alignment alternatives were evaluated to minimize impact
¦ 3 alignments were analyzed, along with a no-build alternative
¦ Increased right-of-way width will accommodate:
- 3 travel lanes in each direction
- Sidewalk
- Bike lane
- Raised center landscaped median
¦ Improved drainage
¦ Bioswales to accommodate new Clean Water Act requirements
TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE - 1
¦ Widen the South Side of Warner 50 feet behind existing ROW
¦ Major Impacts to:
- Monroe Elementary School
- National Guard Armory
- Delhi Park
- Cherry Aerospace Fastening
- Fire Station
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE - 2
¦ Widen both sides of Warner 25 feet behind existing ROW
¦ Major Impacts to:
Cherry Aerospace Fastening
Fire Station
¦ Minimal Impacts to:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-12
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE - 3
¦ Widen the North Side of Warner 50 feet behind existing ROW
¦ Minimal Impacts to:
- Delhi Park
- National Guard Armory
- Monroe Elementary School
- Cherry Aerospace Fastening
- Fire Station
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSING & SCHEDULE
¦ Public Outreach (Nov. 2011 - June 2012)
¦ Initial Study and Notice of Preparation (NOP) (Nov. 2011)
NOP - notice to agencies and public of the preparation of
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
¦ Public Scoping Meeting (Dec. 2011)
Agencies/public comment on potential environmental
impacts & concerns
¦ Draft EIR prepared (Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2012)
Comments are incorporated into Draft EIR
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-13
Monroe Elementary School
National Guard Armory
Delhi Park
Draft EIR circulated for public review and comment (Feb.-April
2012)
Final EIR - respond to comments (May 2012)
City Council (June 2012)
PUBLIC OUTREACH PLAN
¦ In collaboration with CDA's Neighborhood Coordinator, staff will
meet with the following groups to introduce the project:
- Delhi Neighborhood
- Delhi Community Center
- OCCCO (Orange County Congregation Community
Organization)
- SACRED (Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible
Development)
Local businesses and schools impacted by improvements
¦ Public Meetings
Scoping Meeting
Additional Meetings (as needed)
City Council
Approve EIR
Approve Preferred Project Alternative
Documents will be available on City's website
COST ESTIMATE & FUNDING
Cost Estimate
Engineering $1.5 million
ROW $36 million
Construction $13.5 million
Total $51 million
Funding Sources
-TSIA (Transportation System Improvement Area)
-Settlement Agreement w/ Tustin
-2012 Measure M2 Call for Projects
-Other Local or State Grants
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Environmental Clearance
Final Design:
ROW:
Utility Relocation:
Construction:
June 2012
July 2012 - Dec 2014
July 2013 - Dec 2014
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
July 2015 - Jun 2016
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez asked about funding
courses and timing of acquisition. Councilmember Benavides requested
undergrounding of utilities, quiet zone, as possible. Councilmember
Sarmiento asked about traffic impacts to Tustin Legacy project; include
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-14
Guadalupe Church in outreach efforts; if remnant parcels turn to bike
lanes; and consider synthetic turf.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may
place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A ADDRESS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
("PBID") ISSUES AND CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
PROCESS FOR DISESTABLISHMENT, AMENDING RESOLUTION TO
ADD PROCESS FOR DISESTABLISHMENT BY PROPERTY OWNERS,
HOLDING ADVISORY ELECTION, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR DISESTABLISHMENT (Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez)
Continued from the August 24, September 19, and October 3, 2011 City
Council meetings.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested that item be continued since Mayor
Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento not able to participate and City
Councilmembers Tinajero and Martinez absent from meeting, thus no
quorum to consider matter.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Walters recapped efforts to communicate with
neighborhood associations and City employees on City's budget situation,
and announced that a portal is available on the City's website for the
community to provide suggestions.
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Benavides:
• Commented on speakers that addressed the City Council regarding
Occupy OC movement; encouraged leaders to work with City staff.
ADJOURNED- 8:37 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, November 7, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session
Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business
Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 OCTOBER 17, 2011
1 0A-15
1 0A-16