HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-07 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 7, 2012
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:08 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 (5:15 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
NONE
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
STAFF Present:
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters
without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney,
that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing
and anticipated litigation:
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Robert Mendoza vs City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case # ADJ6965479, et al
(WC Claim # 83000047; 09-4926; 09-4979); Case Settlement Request.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 MAY 7, 2012
Santa Ana California Lodge, LLC v. City of Santa Ana Orange County
Case No. 30-2012-00556147
1B CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:35 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 MAY 7, 2012
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Mayor Pulido
Tom Jones, Police Chaplain
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO and
COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE MARTINEZ to Santa Ana College Wrestler Jesse Ruiz,
born and raised in Santa Ana, who has officially qualified for the 2012 London Olympics.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER DAVID
BENAVIDES to Chapter One Restaurant owners Jeff Jensen, Jeff Hall and Tim
O'Connor for their community support and outreach efforts.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER DAVID
BENAVIDES to Carr Intermediate School Teacher Dana Kassaei for her dedication to
her students and sponsoring a successful 2012 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip and to
Carr Intermediate School student Keila Bustamante for her determination to improve in
school and successfully fundraising to attend the Washington, D.C. trip.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 MAY 7, 2012
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER CARLOS
BUSTAMANTE to the Discovery Science Center for their leadership in providing inter-
active science exploration activities, accepted by Joe Adams
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS CARLOS
BUSTAMANTE and MICHELE MARTINEZ to the Mater Dei Boys and Girls Basketball
Teams for winning the 2012 CIF Championships.
Boys Team
Pierre Aguirre
Elijah Brown
Joshua Cook
Austin DiCambio
William Fay
Stanley Johnson II
Xavier Johnson
Noah Ghods
Troy Kramer
James Kobayashi
James McGee
Brennan Merchant-
Clarke
Christopher Nealey
Charlie Noebel
Katin Reinhardt
Matthew Seatter
Mario Soto
Eli Stalzer
Alessandro Stecca
Jordan Strawberry
Anthony Taormina
Andrew Tisdale
Wakim Wakim
Boys Head Coach
Gary McKnight
Assistant Coaches
Andy Foster
Max Hoskins
Bob Serven
Sean Steveson
Girls Team:
Jordan Adams
Cheyenne Allen
Madison Bartyczak
Allison Brown
Emily Crum
Dominique Culhno
Kelsey Dalton
Nirra Fields
Margaret Frazier
Nicole Guzman
Khalia Lark
Kau'ilani Miki-Han
Alexas Williamson
Amy Ogren
Jaidyn Ondrejik
Kaija Powell
Andree Velasco
Bianca Velasco
Girl's Head Coach
Kevin Kiernan
Assistant Coaches
Pete Bonny
Alicia Komaki
Sean McKeever
PROCLAMATIONS presented by COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE MARTINEZ to Will
Kempton, Orange County Transportation Authority CEO, in recognition of "National Bike
to Work Week" and to Pauline Chow, Regional Policy Manager for Safe Routes to
School, in recognition of "National Bike to School Day".
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MICHELE
MARTINEZ to the Healthy Schools Campaign "Cooking Up Challenge" event winners:
1st Place team
Alejandro Hernandez
Ivan Lopez
Team Captain, Ashley
Blanco
2nd Place team
Mary Lopez
Cecilia Magana
Team Captain, Carlos
Ortiz
3rd Place
Eloy Nieves
Christian Soto
Team Captain Elizabeth
Duarte
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 MAY 7, 2012
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS VINCENT SARMIENTO and
MICHELE MARTINEZ to Francine Harris in recognition of Older Americans Month.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS SAL
TINAJERO and MICHELE MARTINEZ recognizing City Youth Sports Basketball
Program championship teams:
Division C Team Heat
Ramy Alhawari
Andrew Contreras
Noel Gallegos
Lucas Garcia
Victor Garcia
Erick Lopez
Luis Moran
Adan Sodora
Nathaniel Villa
Nathaniel Zamudio
Division B Team Celtics
Ethan Becerra
Josh Becerra
Christopher Carrera
Pektra Monh
Verak Monh
Steven Nunez
Jordan Rea
Adam Salguero
Jason Vilkinson
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Carvalho announced reportable actions
by the City Council and is included under Agenda Item 19A.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
75B PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NO. 2012-01 (HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2012-01 AND HISTORIC REGISTER
CATEGORIZATION NO. 2012-01) FOR THE SEXLINGER PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1584 EAST SANTA CLARA AVENUE- Planning and
Building Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on April 5,
2012 by a 5-2 vote (Christy and Yrarrazaval opposed, O'Callaghan
absent).
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on April 27, 2012 and notices
mailed on April 26, 2012.
Mayor suggested a continuance, to review correspondence received on
the matter.
No development issues pending, thus no issuance of permits during the
30 days.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 MAY 7, 2012
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the June 4, 2012 City
Council Meeting.
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Randall An, concerned with pending sale of Santora Building to church and their
proposed use of the building; urged the City Council to hold vision for the area and
not limit the arts movement; served on original Artist Village Task Force.
• S. Keith DeWine, opined that artist movement has contributed to the revitalization of
the area; area should continue to have vision to make global difference in the arts.
• Stephen Anderson, proposed 300 seat auditorium at Santora Building by church
would impact parking, traffic and business in the area.
• Tixoc Ventura, (spoke in Spanish) thanked the City Council for not contracting out
library services; commented on presentations earlier in the evening that highlight the
accomplishments of the community's youth.
• Alberto Marin, (spoke in Spanish), requested assistance with neighborhood issues in
the Bristol/Edinger area.
• Irma Macias, commented on neighborhood issues, including, drinking in public areas
and trash.
• Matthew Barrios Southgate, artist at Santora Building, opposed to the sale of
Santora Building to a church; expressed safety concerns and requested that
surveillance video, security guards, and fire sprinklers be addressed.
• Theo Hirsch, asked if any preaching would take place at the Santora Building if
purchased by the church.
• Alicia Rojas of United Artist of Santa Ana, concerned with possible breach of
contract on regulations to the Santora Building with the Redevelopment Agency,
requested an extension of contract to have building remain as is; presented petition
signed by more than 800 individuals that support efforts by the students and college.
• John Von Szelisky, concerned with change and function of building if church
renovates, and potential parking issues; noted that Santora Building is on the
National Historic Registry and an architectural pride.
• Charles Hart, spoke on Item 55A, concerned with proposed ordinance to repeal
campaign contribution regulation; supports existing ordinance, opined that standards
need to be upheld and provide for more accountability.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MAY 7, 2012
• Debbie Friedman, President of the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, noted that
organization applied for and received a grant in the amount of $75,000 to repair
walkways; project has been completed; also Zoo has been re-accredited by the
AZA; also, "Party for the Planet" event was great success.
• Jorge Garcia, concerned with proposed ordinance to repeal campaign ordinance;
should be leaders in campaign reform.
• Antonio Bugarin of SACReD, (spoke in Spanish), resident of Lacy neighborhood,
supports sunshine ordinance and opposed to repeal of campaign contribution
ordinance.
• Juan Carlos Madeco of SACReD, spoke on need for more transparency in local
government; Ethics Committee to consider proposal and concerned with repeal of
campaign contribution ordinance proposed.
• Rob Cook, proposed that City Council not repeal campaign contribution ordinance,
but instead impose the restriction for 12-months.
• Leanna Galvan, urged the City Council continue arts programs since school cutting
back; drive innovation in the City.
• Desi Reyes, invited all to attend the 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Day event taking place in
Downtown Santa Ana from 12-9 p.m. over the Memorial Day weekend.
• Alfredo Amezcua, spoke on campaign contribution ordinance; suggested that Ethics
Committee review the matter and proposed the City Council establish an Ethics
Commission.
• Jeff Dickman, concerned with need to repeal campaign contribution ordinance.
Mayor Pulido established an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Councilmembers
Benavides, Bustamante and Martinez to address some concerns conveyed with the
purchase of the Santora Building.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted that Artist Village has been in community a long time;
opposes a church moving into the Santora Building; inquired if restrictions on building
known to the potential buyer; encouraged residents to meet with any of the
councilmembers on the matter.
Councilmember Bustamante, success of Downtown well known; important to maintain
the vision for the area; expressed having conditions in perpetuity.
Councilmember Martinez, noted that all parties involved need to understand zoning/land
use, planning and building restrictions. Planning and Building Executive Director Jay
Trevino explained that Santora Building has a National designation with strict
regulations - character of building and exterior/interior need to be preserved, and
currently zoned for office and retail uses; changes would have significant implications.
Councilmember Sarmiento, would like to revise Arts Council and preserve intent of
building; City Council has limited authority on sale, but would like to continue
momentum of Artist Village; directed the City Attorney to research covenants or
restrictions that could be embedded; buyer to review fagade easement that may prevent
auditorium.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 MAY 7, 2012
Councilmember Benavides, Artist Village helping image of City; City has committed
funds to the area; will be meeting with prospective buyer and artist to discuss the
issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 29C with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pulido noted that there was a change on Item 22D. Pursuant to Gov.
Code Section 54954.2(b), there was a need to change the recommended action,
as listed on Agenda Item, that arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda.
The contractor withdrew their bid, thus, City staff recommends award to second
lowest qualified bidder, GovPlace Corp. in the amount of $49,600. (Required five
affirmative votes.) Change was considered as part of Consent Calendar.*
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C; and
• Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento abstained on Item 25C due to a
campaign contribution.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Bustamante
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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 APRIL 16, 2012 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 MAY 7, 2012
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve as follow:
Robert Mendoza vs City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case # ADJ6965479, et al
(WC Claim # 83000047; 09-4926; 09-4979); Approve a Compromise and
Release Settlement Agreement in the amount of $70,000.
Santa Ana California Lodge, LLC v. City of Santa Ana Orange County
Case No. 30-2012-00556147; Council provided staff direction.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's 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 Po Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C.
19D QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered
into between January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012 valued at $25,000
and less.
19E REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN AT
SARTC - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to issue a Request
for Proposals for a parking management plan at the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING PROPOSITION 69 DNA
FUNDING - Police Department
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 MAY 7, 2012
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-167 - Recognizing Prop-69
DNA reimbursements funds of $16,365 into Police Special Revenue
account and appropriate same into the Police Department Special
Revenue - General Account expenditure account for the reimbursement
cost associated with the collection of DNA collection in the amount of
$16,365.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22D)
22A SPEC. NO.08-066 - OFFSET PRINTING SERVICE - Renew the contract
with Anytime Printing for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $80,000 - Finance & Management Services
22B SPEC NO. 12-015 - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES AND MOTOR
CONTROL CENTER UPGRADES - Award contracts with provision for two
one-year renewals in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed
$200,000 with the vendors listed below (Public Works Agency) - Finance
& Management Services
Vendor
Carter Industrial, Inc.
Academy Electric, Inc.
F.M. Electric, Inc.
I nrnfinn
Los Alamitos
Orange
Rancho Cucamonga
22C SPEC. NO. 12-011 - MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - Award
contracts for a one-year period, with provision for four, one-year renewals,
in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $120,000 with the vendors
listed below - Finance & Management Services
Vendor Location
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Pomona
Irvine Pipe & Supply, Inc. Santa Ana
Plumbing & Industrial Supply Fullerton
Smardan Supply Co. Fountain Valley
22D SPEC NO. 12-027 - HP STORAGE EQUIPMENT - Award a contract to
GovPlace Corp in an amount not to exceed $49,600 - Finance &
Management Services *
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 MAY 7, 2012
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD WITH GREENLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
PLAZA SANTA ANA (PROJECT NO. 127532, NON-GENERAL FUND) -
Public Works Agency, Community Development Agency and Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to Greenland Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the estimated amount of $180,967 for
construction of the Plaza Santa Ana project.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $226,165.
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 25H)
25A AGMT NO. 2012-083 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2011-06 - With Jerome Morin, property owner, for the
structure located at 932 North French Street (Rutan House) - Planning
and Building Agency
25B AGMT NO. 2012-084 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2012-01 - With Jose Luis Correa and Maria Esther
Reynoso for the structure located at 2335 N. North Park Boulevard
(Emison Georgieff House) - Planning and Building Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2012-085 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2012-02 - With Alfonso G. Cordero for Corbiz LLC for
the structure located at 207 West Second Street (Southern Counties Gas
Company) - Planning and Building Agency
*Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento abstained due to a conflict of
interest - campaign contribution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 MAY 7, 2012
25D COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS - FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 - Community Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on April 17, 2012 by a 6-0 vote (Reyes absent).
• AGMT NO. 2012-086 - With the County of Orange Health Care Agency
in an amount of $902,159 for a one-year term to provide supportive
housing services to HIV/AIDS individuals in the County of Orange
AGMT NO. 2012-087 - With the City of Santa Ana and the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana in the amount of $600,000 for a one-
year term for the implementation of the Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
25E AGMT NO. 2012-088 - AMENDMENT - STEP 2 AND STEP 3 WORK
FOR THE SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE FIXED GUIDEWAY PROJECT
(PROJECT 126766, NON-GENERAL FUND) - Execute an amendment to
the cooperative agreements with the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA), to reallocate $488,000 in funding from Step 3
Preliminary Engineering to Step 2 Environmental Analysis for the Santa
Ana-Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project - Public Works Agency
25F DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) PROJECTS (NON GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2012-089 - With J & G Industries Incorporated in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.
AGMT NO. 2012-090 - With American Wrecking Incorporated in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.
25G AGMT NO. 2012-091 - RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE AT-GRADE RAIL
SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - Execute an acquisition settlement
agreement with Evans Roofing Company, Inc. in the amount of $285,000
for the property at 1101 E. Chestnut - Public Works Agency
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A 2010-2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT -
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) TARGET
GEOGRAPHY AREA - Community Development Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 MAY 7, 2012
25D COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS -FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 -Community Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on April 17, 2012 by a 6-0 vote (Reyes absent).
AGMT NO. 2012-086 -With the County of Orange Health Care Agency
in an amount of $902,159 for cone-year term to provide supportive
housing services to HIV/AIDS individuals in the County of Orange
• AGMT NO. 2012-087 -With the City of Santa Ana and the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana in the amount of $600,000 for aone-
year term for the implementation of the Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Pro ram
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25E AGMT NO. 2012-088 -AMENDMENT -STEP 2 AND STEP 3 WORK
FOR THE SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE FIXED GUIDEWAY PROJECT
(PROJECT 126766, NON-GENERAL FUND) -Execute an amendment to
the cooperative agreements with the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA), to reallocate $488,000 in funding from Step 3
Preliminary Engineering to Step 2 Environmental Analysis for the Santa
Ana-Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project -Public Works Agency
25F DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) PROJECTS (NON GENERAL FUND) -Public Works Agency
AGMT NO. 2012-089 - With J & G Industries Incorporated in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.
AGMT NO. 2012-090 -With American Wrecking Incorporated in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.
25G AGMT NO. 2012-091 -RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE AT-GRADE RAIL
SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT -Execute an acquisition settlement
agreement with Evans Roofing Company, Inc. in the amount of $285,000
for the property at 1101 E. Chestnut -Public Works Agency
MISCELLANEOUS -BUDGET
29A 2010-2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT -
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) TARGET
GEOGRAPHY AREA -Community Development Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 MAY 7, 2012
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on April 3, 2012 by a 6-0 vote (Bist absent).
MOTION: Approve a substantial amendment to the 2010-2011
Annual Action Plan expanding the NSP3 Target Geography Area and
authorize its submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
29B CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE AND SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE 2011-2012 ACTION PLAN - Community
Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on April 17, 2012 by a 6-0 vote (Reyes absent).
MOTION:
1. Approve the Consolidated Plan Annual Update and authorize its
submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2011-2012 Action Plan
and authorize its submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
29C SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2010-2011 AND 2011-2012
ANNUAL ACTION PLANS ADDING THE FORECLOSED HOMES
ACQUISITION PROGRAM AND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH
ANR SANTA NSP, LLC -Community Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on April 3, 2012 by a 6-0 vote (Bist absent).
MOTION:
1. Approve the Foreclosed Homes Acquisition Program and
authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development
Agency to execute all necessary documents.
2. Approve a substantial amendment to the 2010-2011 Annual Action
Plan approving the use of HOME funds for the Foreclosed Homes
Acquisition Program and authorize its submittal to the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Approve a substantial amendment to the 2011-2012 Annual Action
Plan approving the use of HOME and CDBG funds for the
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 MAY 7, 2012
Foreclosed Homes Acquisition Program and authorize its
submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
4. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the NSP2 Program Grant Services
Agreement subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2012-092 - Execute an amendment with ANR Santa Ana
NSP, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5 million plus program income.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. NS-2304 REGARDING CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the June 4, 2012 City
Council Meeting.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on March 19, 2012.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 MAY 7, 2012
Public hearing opened and closed on April 2, 2012;
Continued from the April 2, 2012 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0
(Pulido absent).
Continued from the April 16, 2012 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0
Councilmember Martinez commented on selection process.
MOTION:
1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Development Block Grant Program.
2. AGMT NO. ''''^~-~o - 2012-213 -Execute
understanding with city departments and
nonprofit agencies awarded funds as part
program.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
Community
memorandums of
agreements with
of the approved
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 8:36 P.M. TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING;
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:37 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 MAY 7, 2012
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Commented that the City Council showcased some of the
accomplishments throughout the community (during the presentations
portion of the meeting); proud of all;
• Directed the Clerk of the Council to schedule a Special Meeting of the
Ethics Committee on June 7th to discuss proposed sunshine ordinance
as prepared by SACReD;
• Recognized Harvey Contreras, President of Valley Little League for
going above-and-beyond the call of duty; have held several free
community events; thanked for selflessness;
• Recalled the City's determination to bring the Discovery Science
Center to the city of Santa Ana; great addition to the City as well as the
Artist Village.
Councilmember Benavides:
Thanked speakers for their attendance and community representation;
"Cinco de Mayo" and Art Walk events over the weekend successful;
Congratulated, thanked and wished all a "Happy Mother's Day" and
"Feliz Dia de Las Madres".
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Reiterated comments made earlier on the Discovery Science Center;
had record breaking exhibit on Star Wars;
• Noted that outsourcing of the Santa Ana Zoo possibility; if so, would be
handled through Request for Proposal process;
• City recently held event commemorating the symbolic birthplace of
Little Saigon;
• Thanked speakers that spoke on Santora Building; and
• Wished all a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Asked Police Chief Walters to talk about Peace Officers Memorial
event held over the weekend. Chief Walters noted that Sergeant John
Aguilar will be inducted into the Memorial in Sacramento;
• Invited all to attend the Health and Fitness Fair on May 19th at Godinez
High School;
• Suggested that Ethics Committee consider the proposed repeal of the
campaign contribution ordinance;
• Noted that City has made significant strides in the area transparency;
SACReD and OCCCO have proposed sunshine ordinance;
• Paid tribute to her mother and wished all a Happy Mother's Day.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Congratulated Mater Die on basketball championships;
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• Commented that recent home refurbishing's have caused copper to be
stolen from homes; thanked the Police Department for apprehending
suspects;
• Wish all Happy Mother's Day; and
• Requested that meeting be adjourned in memory of his neighbor
Howard Hughett.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Attended Habitat for Humanity home building event on Saturday, May
5th; recognized National Women Build Week; Habitat will host several
events throughout the community;
• "Cinco de Mayo" event brought over 200,000 people to the Downtown
area; was great success;
• Thanked mother for support over the years and wished all a Happy
Mother's Day.
Mayor Pulido:
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Howard Hughett.
ADJOURNED:- 9:10 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, May 21, 2012 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 Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
Adjourned in Memory of
Howard Hughett
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Counci
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