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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 16, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:14 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:32 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
NONE
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:06 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Michael Anthony Molina v. City of Santa Ana; Orange County Superior Court
Case No.: 30- 2010 - 00377048
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■ Cuenca v. State of California (DOR Case No. 34- 2013 - 80001427- CU -WM-
GDS
• Peebler vs. State of California; Appellate Case No. C073698
• City of Santa Ana vs. Ana Matosantos; Case No. 34- 2013 - 80001477
• League of California Cities vs. Ana Matosantos; Case No. 34 -2012-
80001275- CU -WM -GDS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:43 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:45 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
HARVEY SEVEDRA OF PIO PICO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
TIM FELKER, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATE OF TRIBUTE presented by MAYOR PULIDO AND COUNCILMEMBER
SARMIENTO commemorating the life of Humberto Sanchez presented to his wife, Graciela
Sanchez and family.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to Robert
McGeeney for his volunteer work at Carver Elementary School.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Louie Olivos, Jr. in honor
of his film "El Abuelo" being accepted into the 2013 Boston Latino International Film Festival.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to the Santa
Ana Valley & Segerstrom High School Football Teams for their winning seasons and
exceptional football programs.
Segerstrom High School Varsity Coaches and Team:
Head Coach Mike Maceranka and Assistant Coaches: Marty Albert, Raymond Avalos,
Nick Canzone, Andrew Madrigal, Stephen Rodriguez and Joseph Tagaloa.
Team: Abel Diaz, Fernando Aguilar, Brian Alvarez, Adrian Avila, Jacob Banuelos,
Marcos Barajas, Andy Beltran, Jorge Cantoran, Felipe Cones, Kevin Cruz, Brian Diaz,
Kenari Drayton, Chris Ferman, Alexis Figueroa, Ponpeyo Flores, Alejandro Garcia,
Daniel Gonzalez, Diego Guzman, Gavin Juan, Alex Juarez, Nikolas Klioumis, Josiah
Leyva, Ben Lopez, Gabriel Lopez, Mateo Lopez, Humberto Macias, Christian Medrano,
Daniel Mendez, Vince Mendez, Julian Mendoza, Rodolfo Mendoza, Juan Montes,
Omar Navarro, Tom Nham, Mike Nieves, Justin Nip, Zumani Nunez, Edgar Paredes,
Daniel Plascencia, Jacob Plascencia, Brando Rodriguez, Christian Rodriguez, Omar
Rodriguez, Daniel Sanchez, Lorenzo Sanchez, Sebastian Silva, Maury Soberanis,
Juan Soto, John Torres, and Justin Young.
Santa Ana Valley High School Varsity Coaches and Team:
Head Coach Larry Mohr and Assistant Coaches: Gerren Brantley, Russel Dement,
David Fausto, James Mohr, Don Schlesinger, Ian Sitagate and Timmy Smith
Team: Louis Aceves, Alex Aguilar, Vidal Almazan, Daniel Alo, Cesar Amezcua, Uriel
Arreola, Jorge Arroyo, Edgar Astorga, Oscar Avila, Christian Balanzar, Silvestre
Beltran, Jesus Bibian, Eddie Cabrera, Danny Chavez, Marcos Cruz, Fabian Cuen,
Fernando Delgado, Juan Diaz, Cesar Diaz, Francisco Elias, Jose Garcia, Christian
Garcia, Isaac Guerrero, Sal Gutierrez, Alex Hernandez, Moises Hernandez, Cesar
Ibarra, Alexis Leon, Jhonata Lopez, Jose Lopez, Edwin Lopez, Jesus Lopez, Brian
Magallon, Donnie Mariscal, Ricardo Mercado, Robert Milanes, Alex Molina, Jesus
Nieves, Bryan Nunez, Erik Ordaz, Victor Ortega, Fernando Parada, Joseph Pham,
Abel Pimentel, Felix Playas, Soloman Quijano, Roberto Quiroz, Imran Rahimi, Joel
Reyes, Evert Roca, Daniel Saenz, Daniel Salgado, Carlos Santana, Alex Silva, Ismael
Solis, David Soto, Jorge Tostado, Matthew Vagai, Brian Vazquez and Brandon
Verdayes
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES AND COUNCILMEMBER
MARTINEZ to Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino for his
exceptional service to the City of Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Delilah
Snell for organizing the annual Patchwork Event.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report.
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AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 32A as recommended by staff
with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Item 12A for separate discussion;
• Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained on Agenda Items 25C and 25D due to campaign
contributions and out of an abundance of caution;
• Mayor Pulido and Councilmemeber Martinez abstained on Agenda Item 12A due to
proximity to business and residential address, respectively;
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Item 25A for separate discussion;
• Councilmember Reyna and Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero pulled agenda item 25G for
separate discussion; and
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 29 A for separate discussion.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2013 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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ORDINANCESISECOND 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.
11A ORDINANCE SECOND READING - CREATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the December 2, 2013 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6 -0 (Tinajero absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 6, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2856 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION 5, ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on December 3, 2013 by a 5 -0 vote (gist and Morfin
absent).
MOTION:
1. Approve the 2014 Assessment Report and budget for the Downtown
Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -057 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR THE YEAR 2014
3. Set a public hearing for Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero (5)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Martinez and Sarmiento (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A APPOINTMENTS TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
- Community Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Workforce Investment Board on
November 21, 2013 by a 19 -0 vote (Carter, de Leon, Didion, Elliott, Knitter,
Maldonado, Martinez, Sanchez, and Su absent).
MOTION: Appoint Caleb Everett from Career College of California (term
expiring March 31, 2015) and Darren Rutledge from Guaranty Chevrolet
(term expiring March 31, 2014) to the Workforce Investment Board.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A SPEC. NO.09 -029 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS - (Public Works
Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Renew the contract with Vulcan Materials Co. for a one -year
period in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B SPEC. NO. 13 -062 - OFFICE FURNITURE - (Public Works Agency) - Finance &
Management Services
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MOTION: Award a contract to Workplace Solutions, LLC in an amount not
to exceed $35,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
22C SPEC. NO. 13 -073 — DESKTOP COMPUTERS — (Personnel Servcies Agency) -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation in an amount of
$24,000; and an additional $10,000 for an annual blanket contract, for a
total amount not to exceed $34,000, subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
Council discussion ensued. It was proposed to approve one -year contract; after
conferring with Police Chief who indicated that it was grant funded,
recommendation remained the same.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a three -year agreement with Phoenix Group Information Systems
in a total three year period a sum not to exceed $487,185, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25B AGMT NO. 2013 -188 - CODIFICATION AND ON -LINE PUBLICATION OF THE
CITY'S CODES - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Municipal Code Corporation for a three year period in
an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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25C
25D
25E
25F
AGMT NO. 2013 -189 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION
- Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Southern California Gas Company in a not -to-
exceed amount of $56,000 in pass- through funds, subject to
nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
*Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained out of an abundance of caution and due to
campaign contribution.
AGMT NO. 2013 -190 - POWER WASHING AND SWEEPING SERVICES -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
extend agreements with RueVac Property Services, Inc., in a total amount
not to exceed $36,444, for a period of up to 12 months, on a month -to-
month basis, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
*Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained out of an abundance of caution and due to
campaign contribution.
AGMT NO. 2013 -191 - FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the first of two, two -year extensions with Service 1st in an annual amount
of $43,990, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2013 -192 - CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
a second amendment with ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability
USA, extending the agreement through June 30, 2015, in an amount not to
exceed $25,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
Council discussion ensued. City Council proposed amendment to
recommendation to a one -year period.
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MOTION; Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a professional services agreement with Holland and Knight
commencing December 17, 2013 for a one -year term in an annual amount
not to exceed $84,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
The folllowing speakers spoke in support of the item: Phil Anthony and Gail
Eastman. Funds will allow students in City to attend events.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to sponsor two children's
educational events held in Orange County by Orange County Water
District Groundwater Guardian Team and the Children's Education
Foundation of Orange County at a level of $5,000 each.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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LAND USE MATTERS
TENTATIVE PARCEL /TRACT MAPS
32A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013 -06 AND STREET NAMING NO. 2013 -01:
ALLOW A 17 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBDIVISION AT 1030
SOUTH EUCLID STREET AND NAMING OF CRYSTAL LANE - CITY
VENTURES, INC., APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 25, 2013,
by a vote of 5 -0 (Gartner and Crespo absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Tract Map
No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) as conditioned and affirm the
decision of the Planning Commission approving Street Naming No. 2013-
01.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, spoke of various personal issues.
• Paul Guzman, spoke in opposition to gang injunction and lack of due process.
• Sharon Barlow, South Main Street Merchants Association; spoke in support of strategic
plan and changing the city by slowing down traffic, creating trades institute and make
unique and inviting street for all to shop — entrance to City on Main Street; wished all Merry
Christmas.
• Irma Jauregui, member of South Main Street Merchants Association; spoke of uniting
business, school and government to support improvement of Main street; happy new year
and look forward to working together.
• Tish Leon, disappointed that mayor is not present to listen to comments; speaking on
behalf of Chicanos Unidos; met with Police Chief to clarify issues supporting
disappearance of young ladies; thanked Chief for meeting; overall concerned with safety;
Police Corporal Bertagna working on case; urge Police Department to inform community
about what is being done and keep the safety of members at forefront. Also, spoke in
support of farmer's market, proposed that it be established elsewhere in the City not
Downtown.
• Sean Coolidge, spoke on re- establishment of farmer's market; want to make it a success
and expand scope such as cooking more nutritiously; working with restaurants, etc.; willing
to collaborate with officials to bring it forward.
o Councilmember Sarmiento noted that farmer's market was in Downtown, but closed
several years ago; great time and opportunity to reconsider establishment.
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• Thomas Gordon, happy holidays to all; echoed comments by Tish Leon on missing
women; spoke on blue lot (15t and Bush) that is fenced up; condition of lot is neglected, a
lot of graffiti in surrounding area
o Councilmember Martinez, request staff to coordinate meeting with Mr. Thomas,
Chris Taylor, owner, and appropriate staff to address matter.
• Manuel Pena, congratulated Police Chief Rojas for maintaining City safe; thanked Parks
Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Gerardo Mouet for
Navidad /Posada event that brought community together.
• Raul Yanez, on behalf of Santa Ana Business Council thanked the Council and staff for
Navidad event; farmer's market was held in parking lot at Yost, but welcome farmer's
market to any area in the City; Wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
*Mayor Pulido left the dais at 7:05 p.m. and did not return to the meeting.
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ADOPTION OF THE MEASURE M2 YEAR -END
EXPENDITURE REPORT - Public Works Agency
Continued from the December 2, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of 6 -0
(Tinajero absent).
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -058 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE FY 2012/13 MEASURE M2
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
Martinez, Reyna,
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REPORTS
65A
APPROVE 2014 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES - Clerk of the Council Office
Councilmember Martinez proposed amendment to recommendation to not
cancel the August 19, 2014 City Council meeting, Councilmember Benavides
seconded motion. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez
withdrew amendment to motion. Council majority agreed to call for a Special
Meeting, if needed.
MOTION:
1. Approve the 2014 calendar of City Council and Council Committee
Meeting dates.
2. Direct the Clerk of the Council to post a Notice of Cancellation for the
regularly scheduled City Council meetings scheduled for August 19,
2014* and November 4, 2014; the City Council hereby waives notice of
said meetings as required by the government code.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: Martinez (1)*
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
* Councilmember Martinez voted "No" on cancelling the August 19, 2014 City
Council Meeting only.
DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PRIMARY
ELECTIONS AND RELATED ELECTION ISSUES - City Attorney's Office
Continued from the December 2, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of 6 -0
(Tinajero absent).
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days (January 21, 2014).
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING — SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 1990 -03 TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A
PORTION OF THE LAKE CENTER OFFICE PARK AT 3500 WEST LAKE
CENTER DRIVE — C.J. SEGERSTROM AND SONS, APPLICANT - Planning
and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 25, 2013 by
a vote of 5 -0 (Crespo and Gartner absent).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter December 6, 2013 and
notices mailed on December 5, 2013.
Staff report presentation by Executive Director of Planning and Building, Jay
Trevino.
Project Description
• Extend term of development agreement by 10 years to October 2025
• No other modification proposed
Project Analysis
• Development agreement approved in 1990 along with specific development
zoning for Lake Center Office Park
• Shift in economy past several years has impacted office development
• No plans for construction at this time
• Intend to build in future per terms of development agreement and SD
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Mayor closed the Hearing.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2857 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND
C.J. SEGERSTROM & SONS, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
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VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
Martinez, Reyna,
75B PUBLIC HEARING — AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2013 -01 TO REZONE
NINE PROPERTIES FROM SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) AND TWO -
FAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5) AT 1729 TO
2011 NORTH GRAND AVENUE — CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 25, 2013 by
a vote of 5 -0 (Crespo and Gartner absent).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter December 6, 2013 and
notices mailed on December 5, 2013.
Staff report presentation by Executive Director of Planning and Building, Jay
Trevino.
Project Description
• Amend the zoning designation of 9 parcels from Single - Family (R1) and
Two - Family Residence (R2) to Arterial Commercial (C5)
Site Description
Address
1729 North Grand Avenue
1735 North Grand Avenue
1745 North Grand Avenue
1805 North Grand Avenue
1821 North Grand Avenue (consist
of three parcels)
2003 North Grand Avenue
2011 North Grand Avenue
Lot size
Current Use (Year Built)
0.40 acres
Animal hospital (1957)
0.38 acres
Child care (1963)
0.77 acres
Office building (1963)
0.77 acres
Auto repair (1970)
0.37 acres
Restaurant (1970)
0.35 acres
Single- family (1920)
0.42 acres
Single- family (1952)
Project Analysis
• Will create consistency between the zoning and General Plan Land use
designation
• Sites are physically suitable for commercial uses
• Will make the majority of the existing land uses conforming to the C5 zoning
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Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers
and the Mayor closed the Hearing.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2858 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING NINE PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN
1729 AND 2011 NORTH GRAND AVENUE FROM SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENCE (R1) AND TWO- FAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) TO ARTERIAL
COMMERCIAL (C5) (AA NO. 2013 -01)
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Martinez, Reyna,
City Manager Cavazos congratulated all on successful Fiesta Navidad, held
Saturday, December 14th in Plaza Santa Ana.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director
Mouet and Santa Ana Business Council for coordinating event held
December 14th; thanked colleagues for supporting event;
• Attended annual Morrison Park holiday event; fun for the family with live
animals and snow; and
• Wished all happy holidays and prosperous New Year.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Look forward with next year's Navidad event;
• Attended Artesia Filar annual Posada, fun family event and well attended;
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• Happy Holidays to all;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Congratulated all on successful Navidad event and leadership of
Councilmember Amezcua for spearheading event;
• Reflected on meaning of Christmas; love and appreciate friends and family;
• Asked all to shop in our City.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked Councilmember Amezcua and Executive Director Mouet for
organizing great event with little resources; hope to continue hosting event
and include tree lighting ceremony in Downtown;
• Support Sean Coolidge's efforts to re- establish a farmer's market in the City;
work with local markets and businesses — access to fresh fruits and
vegetables important and
• Echoed comments on significance of Christmas or other religious
observations during holiday season.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked Councilmember Martinez for hosting Council Holiday gathering and
Councilmember Amezcua for Navidad event; look forward to next year's
events;
• Asked City Attorney Carvalho to provide update on Mayor's allegations:
o City Attorney Carvalho confirmed that she is reviewing allegations and
impacts on ongoing city contracts; document intensive, but hope to
complete review shortly; also, noted that matter is confidential while on-
going;
• Reported on difficult decision as representative on the Orange County Water
District in which an unsolicited bid was received and considered to build a
power plant in Anaheim; took position to oppose the lease; opined that
decision will be adverse to residents; ultimately item approved by a 6 -4 vote;
now company ability to proposed power plant to go before CA Energy and
Edison for approval; will be providing regular updates
• Wished all Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Thanked and acknowledged 10 year service to the community of retiring
Planning and Building Executive Director, Jay Trevino;
• Congratulated Segerstrom High School's water polo team for CIF
Championship;
• Reflected on City's accomplishments in 2013; welcomed new city manager,
service of those retiring and look forward to new year;
• Welcome public input; thankful for working with colleagues; committed to
representing the City;
• Wished all a Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas; enjoy time off and
appreciate blessings.
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Councilmember Martinez left the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
ADJOURNED- 8:06 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 7 2014 at 5:00 p.m. 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.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan
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