HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-07 RegularCALLED TO ORDER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 7, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tem (5:09 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:09 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez,
and Reyna.
MOTION: Elect Councilmember Benavides as Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2- 101
due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern).
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, and Reyna (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento, and Tinajero (3)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 7, 2014
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:08 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:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
• David Rondou v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Case #ADJ8893266
• City of Santa Ana v. Leanna Maria Galvan, et al. (State Farm Insurance);
Orange County Superior Court case number: 30-2013-00641778-CU-PO-
CJC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: (One Case)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:19 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 7, 2014
CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:21 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
DOUG HARDIN, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATIONS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Judge James Gray (retired) and Doy
Henley for their exemplary citizen participation and services to the community.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBERS REYNA and
BENAVIDES to Tony Adame, Peter Adame and Jason Venable for their entrepreneurship in
developing Suavecito Hair Pomade.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported that by a vote of 6-0 the
settlement agreements as reflected on Agenda Item 19A were approved.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 7, 2014
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Joan Molina, commented on Molina vs. City of Santa Ana case in which her husband was
injured; opined that City responsible; case was lost but will be appealed.
• Steve McGuigan, wished all a happy new year; spoke on Santa Ana College's facility at
Centennial Park, noted that College has facility on Bristol center, opined that they should
move to more practical location; need to evaluate overall uses and opportunities at
Centennial Park.
• Tom Lutz, Washington Square Neighborhood Association President, noted that City rolled
out design of Bristol Street Plan in 1986 with commercial and retail uses represented;
urged City Council to maintain original plan; concerned with proposed staff
recommendations to change Plan.
• Tracy Simons, member of Ad Hoc Committee on Bristol Street Widening Project; met with
City staff to discuss Plan; reiterated interest in 10 foot sound wall, pedestrian friendly
sidewalks (along Civic Center to 17th), designated right turn lane and noise mitigation
measures from McDonalds Restaurant (drive -through would be closer to homes along
Louise); also noted that neighborhood not notified of meeting with exception of article in
OC Register.
• Jay Podgy, reiterated comments by previous speakers on Bristol Street widening project;
urge City Council to move forward with requests made by neighborhood.
• Christina Rush, thanked city staff for meeting with business coalition on Bristol Street;
continue the various type of businesses that currently exist along Bristol Street; coalition
has focused on collaborative efforts with City; request feedback of proposal submitted to
staff and also provides viable alternatives.
• Dr. Robert Gonzalez, optometrist on Bristol Street, noted that widening project was merger
of two projects 25 years ago — Transportation Plan and Widening Project; urged City
Council to work with businesses along Bristol Street.
• Lou Bhe, Architectural Team 3, working with business coalition to redesign Plan to keep
businesses; have reviewed plans and opined that viable option is to allow 125 foot right of
way with 10 foot sidewalk on each side; welcome opportunity to work with City staff.
• Jeronimo Chavez, opined that offer by City to businesses too low to compete in
surrounding area;
• John Palacios, concur that Bristol Street widening project a good idea, but only allow 72
feet for car lanes and total of 116 feet; noted that in 1989, the City Council approved
Ordinance NS-2039 on goals of Bristol Street; have submitted alternative plan to City but
no response; city staff to offer best recommendation for benefit of community.
• Marcus Nelson, spoke in support of sound wall along Bristol Street for safety and aesthetic
reasons.
• Thomas Gordon, wished all a happy new year; spoke on Agenda 25A — utility cabinet
selection; urged City Council to allow Arts Commission and neighborhoods to provide
input; also, proposed that graffiti resistant coating be added to cabinets to protect.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 7, 2014
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A as recommended by staff
with the following modifications:
• Martinez pulled agenda Item 25A for separate discussion;
• Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero and Councilmember Martinez abstained on
agenda Item 25J; and
• Councilmember Sarmiento corrected vote noted on the Minutes of December 16,
2013 (Agenda Item12A should reflect Mayor Pulido as abstention).
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
MINUTES
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2013 - Clerk
of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve corrected 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.
11A. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - 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 - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the December 16, 2013 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Pulido absent)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 7, 2014
Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 27, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
11 B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - 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 - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the December 16, 2013 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Pulido absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 27, 2013.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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)
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A NOMINATION OF BRUCE BAUER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY
COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A
FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 — City Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Bruce T. Bauer (Ward 3 resident) to the Planning
Commission (replaces J. Crespo).
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreements:
■ David Rondou v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Case #ADJ8893266; in the amount of $19,665.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 7, 2014
■ AGMT NO. 2014-001 - City of Santa Ana v. Leanna Maria Galvan, et al.
(State Farm Insurance); Orange County Superior Court case number: 30-
2013-00641778-CU-PO-CJC; in the amount of $22,000.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
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 2013-014.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING PROP 69 DNA, "DNA
FINGERPRINT, UNSOLVED CRIME AND INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT"
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING- Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-053 - Recognizing Prop 69 DNA
reimbursement funds in the amount of $30,508 in Police Special Revenue
account and appropriate same into the Police Special Revenue expenditure
account for reimbursement of costs associated with DNA collection.
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21A. REQUEST TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OUR
TOWN GRANT FOR FUNDING TO STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
CULTURAL PLANNING, ARTS ENGAGEMENT AND DESIGN IN SANTA ANA -
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Authorize staff to respond to the National Endowment for the
Arts, Our Town grant to request funding to study opportunities for Cultural
Planning, Arts Engagement and Design in Santa Ana.
AGREEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 7, 2014
5A: CONFIR'IVl THE$/aRTIST;S SELECTED BYiTHE UTILITY,CABINET PILOT ART
PROGRAM SELL GTION`'GO`MMITTEEs = ;Planning s and': Building Agency and
Public Works Agency
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez motion, seconded by
Councilmember Sarmiento to allow the newly created Arts and Culture
Commission to consider matter. Councilmember Sarmiento noted that matter
not urgent.
Councilmember Benavides noted that ad hoc council committee considered
matter and support moving forward with project; Councilmember Reyna and
Mayor Pulido concurred.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Refer matter to the Arts and Culture Commission.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (3)
NOES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Pulido (4)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion failed. Original motion considered.
ORIGINAL MOTION: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the
City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with the
artists recommended by the Utility Cabinet Pilot Art Program Selection
Committee to paint seven utility cabinets in the downtown, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO.
2014-02
Michael
The Golden City
Ziobrowski
AGMT NO.
2014-03
Kimberly
Above the Clouds
Duran
AGMT NO.
2014-04
Dino Perez
I'm Going Your
Way
AGMT NO.
2014-05
Alicia De
Santa Ana Winds
Leon
AGMT NO,
2014-06
Federico
We Are Santa Ana
Medina
AGMT NO.
2014-07
Roger Eyes
Life in the Golden
City
AGMT N0,
2014-08
Eddie De La
Koi — Peace and
Barca
Serenity
Third Street and
Main Street
First Street and
Main Street
Fourth Street and
Bush Street
Fifth Street and
Broadway
Fourth Street and
Broadway
Fourth Street and
Main Street
Third Street and
Broadway
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 7, 2014
25B.
25C.
25 D.
25 E.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
AGMT NOS. 2014-09 AND 2014-10 - REHABILITATION OF WATER WELLS -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
third amendments to the agreements with Orange County Pump
Corporation, and Bakersfield Well and Pump Company, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in
an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 through December 31,
2014, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2014-11 - MERCHANT PAYMENT SERVICES - Finance &
Management Services
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with TransFirst LLC, approving compensation not
to exceed $70,000 annually, for two one-year terms commencing October
1, 2013 and continuing through September 30, 2015, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2014-12 - FOOD CONCESSION SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement amendment with Knowlwood Enterprises, Inc., for a two
year extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2014-13 - VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CABLE EQUIPMENT
SERVICES - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 7, 2014
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Video Engineering Services for one year in an
annual amount not to exceed $56,045, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25F. AGMT NOS. 2014-014 AND 2014-015 - PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one-
year agreement, with four one-year renewal options, with Landscape
West Management Services, Inc. dba Palo Verde Landscape
Management Company to provide park landscape maintenance
services in District 1 in an annual amount not to exceed $259,000 and
approve a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total annual
amount not to exceed $284,900, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one-
year agreement, with four one-year renewal options, with Mariposa
Landscape, Inc. to provide park landscape maintenance services in
District 3, in an annual amount not to exceed $887,420, and approve a
10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total annual amount not
to exceed $976,162, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
25G. AGMT NO. 2014-016 - SOFTWARE APPLICATION MAINTENANCE AND
CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S AUTOMATIC
VEHICLE LOCATOR SYSTEM - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
one-year agreement with GeoSpatial Technologies, Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $20,898, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
25H. AGMT NO. 2014-017 - GED TESTING SERVICES (INMATE WELFARE FUND)
- Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
three-year agreement with the Orange County Superintendent of Schools
to administer GED testing to inmates incarcerated in the Santa Ana Jail
Facility in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year and an aggregate sum
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 7, 2014
of $60,000 for a 3 year period, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
251. AGMT NO. 2014-18 - ON-THE-JOB TRAINING RECRUITMENT SERVICES -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreement with Network Kinection, LLC in the amount of $127,376 for a
one-year period, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
25J. AGMT NOS. 2014-19 AND 2014-20 — AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OPERATING AGREEMENTS TO ESTABLISH A
"REVOLVING FUND" ACCOUNT- Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute the Amended and Restated Operating Agreements with Downtown
Inc. and with the Santa Ana Business Council Inc., in the amount of
$20,000 for each entity, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
* Mayor Pulido abstained due to business interest; Councilmember Martinez
abstained due to proximity to residence and Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained
due to campaign contribution.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-18 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS
OPERATION FOR THE LITTLE SPARROW CAFE AT 300 NORTH MAIN
STREET — BRUCE MARSH, APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on December 9, 2014, by
a vote of 6-0 (Bacerra abstained).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2012-18 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 7, 2014
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
Mayor Pulido abstained due to business interest; Councilmember Martinez abstained due to
proximity to residence and Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained due to potential conflict of
interest due to campaign contribution; all left the dais during deliberation of matter.
Councilmember Benavides assumed the Chair.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. PUBLIC HEARING — 2014 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT — Community Development Agency
Set for public hearing at the December 16, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote
of 5-0 (Pulido and Martinez abstained).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 20, 2013
and December 27, 2013.
Staff report presented by Interim Community Development Executive Director
Nancy Fong.
Councilmember Benavides opened the Public Hearing. Zeke Hernandez spoke
on the matter; encouraged the two downtown organizations to be more effective
in their programming. There were no additional speakers and the Hearing
closed.
Councilmember Sarmiento noted that only expenses allowed by the
associations are capital improvements and promotions; Clean and Safe services
have a three year commitment.
Councilmember Benavides would split approximately $200,000 amongst the two
organizations; encouraged staff to have associations work together.
The Clerk of the Council did not receive any written protests.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution confirming the Assessment Report and
levying the assessment for 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-001 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2014
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento (4)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 7, 2014
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Martinez, Pulido, Tinajero (3)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
ABSENT: None (0)
JOINT SESSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
80A. RESOLUTION — AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
MEMORY EXPERTS INTERNATIONAL (USA), INC. TO LOWER THE
INTEREST RATE ON A TAX-EXEMPT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-002 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT TO REFINANCE THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY
OF MEMORY EXPERTS INTERNATIONAL (USA), INC., LOCATED AT 1651 ST.
ANDREW PLACE
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:10 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING,
FOLLOWED BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AND
RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:12 P.M.
WORK STUDY SESSION
WSA. UPDATE ON BRISTOL STREET WIDENING: WASHINGTON TO 17TH
PROJECT — Public Works Agency
Presentation by Acting Public Works Director, William E. Galvez
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 7, 2014
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Part A - Discuss the EIR Addendum
• Necessary to fund wall
• Limited to wall & right turn pocket (e/b 17th to s/b Bristol)
Part B - Review Essential information related to Bristol Business Coalition
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Widen Bristol - Warner Ave to Memory Ln (3.9 miles)
Project Goals:
• Widen from 4 to 6 lanes
• Reduce Traffic Congestion
• Landscape median & parkways
• Accommodate all users (Pedestrians, Bikes, Autos, Buses)
• Consistency with Bristol Specific Plan + City General Plan
• Implement Complete Streets Act & Pedestrian Safety
PART A - ENVIRONMENTAL ADDENDUM
Addendum may be considered when there is a minor adjustment to the existing
environmental document
• Establishes need for wall to mitigate visual impacts, thereby making funding
available to construct it
• Clarifies there is no need for right turn pocket — e/b 17th to s/b Bristol
• This Addendum is not related to the Bristol Business Coalition concerns
ADDENDUM CONCLUSION
Staff recommends Addendum approved (at the next City Council meeting)
• Project may proceed as planned
• Visibility wall can be paid for using the project grant funds
• If Addendum is not approved, project may still proceed, but the wall will not
be funded
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PART B - BRISTOL BUSINESS COALITION
Coalition of 8 property owners requested the City consider partial acquisitions
MEETINGS WITH COALITION
City staff has met with Coalition many times
7/29/2013 ; 9/4/2013 ; 9/16/2013 ; 10/2/2013 ; 10/14/2013 ; 10/30/2013 ;
11 /5/2013 ; 11 /21 /2013 ; 11 /22/2013 ; 11 /26/2013 ; 12/19/2013
COALITION PROPOSAL
• Their concerns are not related to the staff recommended approval of the
Addendum
• The approved 1990 EIR identifies all properties along E/S Bristol between
Washington &17th as full acquisitions
• The EIR also compels the City to complete full acquisitions of real property
which become severely impaired:
-Parcels rendered non -conforming due to (a) setback, (b) size, or (c) parking
requirements shall be full acquisitions
• The EIR did not consider the impacts of partial acquisitions
WIDENING IMPACTS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JANUARY 7, 2014
CONSEQUENCES
1. Creation of severely impaired parcels
2. Multiple variances would be required for parcels rendered non -conforming
due to setback, size, or parking
3. Access to parcels would be severely limited
4. Partial acquisitions would reduce/eliminate corridor amenities included in the
Bristol Specific Plan (parkways/landscape buffers, building setbacks, etc.)
5. No impact analysis has been done for partial acquisitions
• Cause major delays to reevaluate
• Jeopardize grant funding
GOING FORWARD
• Staff will continue to meet & discuss options with property owners
• Elevate the concept to develop combined remnant parcels with business
owners — This may be pursued if reasonable & based on market conditions,
and this could result in businesses staying on Bristol
Council discussion and public participation ensued.
• Councilmember Benavides, requested visual of 116 feet vs.128 feet as
proposed by staff and impact to businesses; include eastside portion look at
options to try to retain businesses and have all takes clearly addressed;
• Councilmember Martinez, acquisition will require amendment of
Environmental Impact Report (EIR); staff to return to Council for further
discussion and consideration for full and partial takes.
• City Manager Cavazos will have staff review timeline, funding, and options
for Council to consider.
• Mayor Pulido, supports wall, addendum to EIR and funding; full or partial
takes will require Council policy; supports enhancements and protection of
neighborhood.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JANUARY 7, 2014
The following residents further addressed the City Council:
• Christina Rush, opined that 120 feet will not affect existing businesses;
coalition provided alternative plan to staff — plan includes details; project is
comingling of Redevelopment Agency Plan and Bristol Street Widening
Project that is 20 years old (1987).
• Lou Bhe, Architectural Team 3, clarified that 120 foot right of way will
accommodate existing businesses.
• John Palacios, noted that goal of City was to minimize number of driveways,
their proposal impacts 6 driveways; opined that right turn lane has more feet
than needed; City proposing strip mall and allow existing businesses return
as tenants; neighborhood association/coalition has provided alternative plan
to staff for consideration.
• Tom Lutz, supports sound/visual wall, 9-10 foot acceptable; opined that
some mistakes in the south end of project was to allow some blighted
businesses to remain; overall supports project that is aesthetically pleasing;
Washington Ave. has many pedestrians, consider safety, need to add curb
and plant trees on west side; strip mall possible but would like to have input if
City moves forward; have buildings blend in with renovations taking place.
• Zeke Hernandez, urged City Council to work with homeowners and beautify
on side of homes; learn from mistakes on south side of Bristol Street.
• Bobbie Keenan, noted that area is walk able; opined that proposed median
does not have to be so wide; would like to see current businesses remain,
but address the blighted buildings and address the traffic pattern and right
turn lane.
• Mayor Pulido, would like to work on saving businesses and review all
options; possibly allow businesses to continue owning land even if business
has to move; consider quality project at 120 feet; look at intersection of
Bristol and Washington to address traffic concerns; abandoned buildings
should be addressed and possibly demolish and homes that are blighted
take down
• Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked Lynnette Verino for comments received
on the matter; sensitive to impacts to businesses; commitment to have
business friendly city; provide alternatives including alignment to allow
council to review all options; acknowledged Rancho Board Member John
Hannah, in attendance.
• Councilmember Martinez, talked about upcoming consideration of Circulation
Element, Complete Streets Plan and General Plan in the coming months;
urge residents to review plan and submit comments/input;
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 7, 2014
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked staff and Acting Public Works Director for presentation on Bristol
Street Widening Project;
• Encouraged residents to participate in reviewing and commenting on
upcoming Plans, i.e. Circulation Element, General Plan etc.; and
• Held special Legislative Committee meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss
state and federal platforms and grant opportunities.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked residents for attending and commenting at tonight's meeting;
• Provided report of special Legislative Meeting held in Washington D.C. -
advocated for additional funds for UASIS, discussed jail and health care
issues;
• January 21st will host ribbon cutting for Madison Park Joint Use Community
Garden; health and wellness is a commitment of the City; thanked staff for
efforts to bring project to fruition and invited all to attend celebration; and
• Wished all a Happy New Year - bright year for the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Happy New Year to all; and
• On January 20th Orange County Fire Authority will hold "Cause for Alarm"
event that will provide free smoke alarms at Fire Station 75; fire prevention
important.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Wished all a happy new year;
• Thanked colleagues for supporting nomination of Bruce Bauer to Planning
Commission; and
• Fire Division Chief Scott Brown provided brief update on Santiago Creek
Hazard Reduction Project — removal of hazardous vegetation on City owned
property will take place at the end of January/beginning of February; fire staff
will meet with all affected property owners.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Commented on change of Council Meeting day; regular meetings will be 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of the month;
• Noted that Jerome Recreational Center has over 40 sport teams; look
forward to expanding programs;
• Commented on Suavecito's success — support our youth and their
entrepreneurial dreams; and
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana this Valentine's Day.
Councilmember Benavides
• Support Santa Ana businesses and cultural events.
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Mayor Pulido:
• Wished all happy new year.
ADJOURNED- 9:42 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 21, 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. Huzar,
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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