HomeMy WebLinkAbout10B - MINUTES - SPECIAL 12-11-12MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
'COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:14 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
TIM FELKER, POLICE CHAPLAIN
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM
55A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS: CITY MEASURE ON CHARTER
AMENDMENT AND THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
MOTION; Adopt a resolution.
*Claudia Alvarez, Mayor Pro Tem was sworn in as a Rancho Santiago Community College
District Board Trustee on December 10, 2012; pursuant to Governemnt Code Section 1099 City
Council position forfeited; Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez present for ceremonial purposes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-051 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Bustamante
Benavides, Bustamante,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
PRESENTATION
Martinez, Pulido,
• CITY TILE presented by MAYOR PULIDO to outgoing MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ for her
12 years of service to the community.
• CITY TILE presented by MAYOR PULIDO to outgoing COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE
for his 8 years of service to the community.
CLOSING REMARKS
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez - recognized family, friends, staff and all of her colleagues past to
present for support; reflected on past 12 years of service on the Council; and thanked voters for
electing her to the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board.
Councilmember Bustamante - thanked constituents for electing him to serve on the City Council;
appreciate and respects colleagues' opinion; thanked staff for professionalism; congratulated
incoming Councilmembers; and noted some of the City's accomplishments over the past eight
years.
OATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO:
Miguel Pulido Mayor by Clerk of the Council, Maria Huizar
Vincent Sarmiento Councilmember, Ward 1 by Vicki Sarmiento
Angelica Amezcua Councilmember, Ward 3 by Robert Oliver
Roman Reyna Councilmember, Ward 5 by Denise Reyna Garcia
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CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:39 P.M.
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ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM
60A ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The Mayor called for nominations. Councilmember Benavides nominated Sal
Tinajero, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. There were no other
nominations. By acclamation of the full City Council, Councilmember Tinajero
was elected Mayor Pro Tem.
CLOSING REMARKS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Thanked incoming Councilmembers;
• Noted City accomplishments - translation services at City Council Meetings, Sunshine
Ordinance; approved balanced budget;
• Thanked City Council for Mayor Pro Tem election; intend to serve for two years and
allow other members to serve in that capacity.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Congratulated new Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero on role
• Congratulated new City Councilmembers and those re-elected
• Recognized service of Councilmember Bustamante.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Thanked parents for allowing him to dream and voters for allowing him the pleasure of
serving on the City Council; and
• Looks forward to continuing to serve the community in new role.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
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• Thanked outgoing Councilmembers for efforts and dedication to the community and
wished them well;
• Welcomed new Councilmembers and re-elected Mayor;
• Thanked family for strong support and voters for re-electing him;
• Acknowledged and congratulated all candidates on the ballot; and
• Goal will be to follow the City Charter and collectively as a City Council make decisions
that will better our community.
Councilmember Martinez:
Thanked outgoing Councilmembers for commitment to the City;
Welcomed new Councilmembers Amezcua and Reyna; and
Requested that the City Adjourn in Memory of Jenni Rivera whom she had the pleasure
of meeting a couple of years ago when she and Councilmember Sarmiento provided a
tour of Willowick as a potential project sitet; expressed deep condolences to the family.
Councilmember Amezcua:
Thanked family, extended family members in attendance and friends for support;
Will hold Community Office Hours that will allow for open communication and community
participation; and
Thanked colleagues for reaching out to her and look forward to making Santa Ana a
more vibrant City.
Mayor Pulido:
• Thanked family for support and voters for re-election;
• Look forward to putting election behind and move the City forward and working as a
team; and
Adjourned in memory of Mexican Singer, Jenni Rivera.
ADJOURNED- 7:25 p.m. - The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:00 for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California..
Installation Reception at
Bowers Museum,
2002 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
Adjourn In Memory of
Jenni Rivera
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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