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Home My WebLink About2012-06-18 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 18, 2012 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:25 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: P. DAVID BENAVIDES STAFF Present: PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM City Attorney Carvalho requested that a Threat of Litigation matter be added to the Agenda since there was an immediate need to take action on a matter that need arose after the posting of the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez asked City Attorney when the notice was received; City Attorney Carvalho indicated that letter received by her Office subsequent to posting of the Agenda. Mayor Miguel made the motion to add item to the Agenda, but died due to a lack of second. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None COUNCIL RECESSED to Police Chief's Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza for Closed Session discussion at 5:28 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JUNE 18, 2012 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) Manuel Sosa v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2011-00503443 Charlene Galarza v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case No. SACV10-01078 AG (FFMx) 113 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Christopher Roelle vs City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case # 11-0289; Case Settlement Request 1C 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) Confidential Association of Santa Ana CASA) CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for Report. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:12 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JUNE 18, 2012 OPEN SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 6:17 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: P. DAVID BENAVIDES STAFF Present: PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pulido CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Carvalho reported that the City Council considered matters listed on the Closed Session Agenda and authorized staff to finalize potential settlements. Councilmember Martinez left the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and did not return to the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Murray, property owner in the City, spoke about bee infestation at the property next to his; contacted several agencies to seek assistance, Mark Lawrence in the City Manager's Office is working with him; concerned about potential health issue and well being of children in the area. Jeff Dickman, spoke in support of the upcoming sunshine ordinance crafted by the SACReD coalition that will allow for more advance notice on development projects, disclosure, lobbyist registrations, budget and other policies that would benefit the community. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JUNE 18, 2012 Ralph Allen, spoke in opposition to the PBID tax assessment; opined that if City had not participated in vote, the assessment would not have passed; his business does not benefit; recommend the tax fees be returned to property owners. Herb Rose, asked why the PBID disestablishment matter not on the Agenda; indicated that he looks forward to having the City Council consider the disestablishment matter; also spoke in opposition to City's records destruction policy. o Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez indicated that PBID matter was suppose to be on tonight's agenda, but notified by the Clerk of the Council that item would be moved to July 2, 2012. Councilmember Tinajero noted that item would be considered concurrently with the annual Downtown budget item. Fina Chaves, spoke in opposition to PBID; opined that City approved tax assessment illegally; asked why Downtown Inc. receiving close to $1 million dollars in property taxes. Eduardo Gonzalez, volunteer at Centro Cultural de Mexico and member of the Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development; had participated in the Renaissance Plan; spoke in support of transparency and upcoming sunshine ordinance. Juan Carlos Macedo, member and volunteer of SACReD, commented that family moved out of area due to high home prices and job; involved in coalition, believe that sunshine ordinance will allow for healthy families and stronger economy. Ana Lidia Tutila, member of SACReD, thanked the City Council for listening to comments on sunshine ordinance even if matter not on agenda; seek support for proposed sunshine ordinance; recounted personal account and involvement in SACReD; would like to obtain information on volunteer opportunities in library and health related programs. Ruby Woo Gonzalez, President of the Artesia-Pilar Home Owners Association; supports sunshine ordinance, opined that ordinance would allow for better information, increased participation, and more effectively deal with various issues. Victoria Salgado, member of SACReD, because involved in coalition to seek more parks/open space, supports sunshine ordinance. Apolonio Cortes, member of SACReD, participating in addressing various issues in the community including better communication, project notification that would in turn create healthier families. Gloria Giraldo, represents Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities, opined that sunshine ordinance will lead the way for civic engagement, applauded efforts to increase public participation, accountability, proposed policy will be a model for transparent governance. Theresa Dang, spoke in support of upcoming proposed sunshine ordinance; suggest that ordinance will lead to sense of ownership and safer community. Jonathan Bibriesca, supports sunshine ordinance; had been involved in Dream Team; advocating for sunshine policy. Reyna Lopez, thanked the City Council for commitment to work with SACReD coalition; supports sunshine ordinance. Luis Fuentes, member of SEIU 1877 that represents 5,000 members; recognized SACReD for efforts to bring sunshine policy; resident participation has increased CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JUNE 18, 2012 and believes that policy will lead to increased opportunity, and improved quality of life and economy. Frank Mitchell III, architectural designer; has addressed the City Council in the past on rights of property owners; represents the Long-Pham family who renovated their home, but legislation requires them to demolish their home; recommend the City Council consider a moratorium on Code Enforcement CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 30A with the following modifications: Continue consideration of Item 25E to the July 2, 2012 City Council meeting; Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez pulled Item 10A for separate discussion, o Noted that the June 4, 2012 Minutes should be corrected as follows: Page 7 will be corrected for the second time. Comment by Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez on sex offender ordinance should indicate that it was a proposed amendment to the 2006 ordinance. o Also, Page 18 regarding comments by Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez should state action by the City Council is discretionary and intent of donation to Concordia not clear. Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 25D for separate discussion; and Mayor Pulido requested an excused absence for Councilmember Benavides. Correction to June 4, 2012 Minutes Page 17- Item 75A per public speaker Dwight Schroeder. Correcting Mr. Schroeder's comment to "Now it should also be pointed out that with or without this designation it is still available for purchase by interested parties who wish to develop and preserve this property and whether it's called historical or not does not preclude that option. I urge that you deny this designation as historical and adopt the resolution that you have before you." MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES:Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES:None (0) ABSTAIN:None (0) ABSENT:Benavides, Martinez (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JUNE 18, 2012 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 4,`2012 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve corrected Minutes. MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Sarmiento Alvarez, Bustamante, Tinajero (5) None (0) None (0) Benavides, Martinez (2) Pulido, Sarmiento, 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 FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 - CITY BUDGET - Finance & Management Services Placed on first reading at the June 4, 2012 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-0 (Martinez and Tinajero absent). Published in the Orange County Register on June 8, 2012. MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2835 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2012 11B CREATING THE CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF POLICE COMMISSIONER AND DESIGNATING THE CLASSIFICATION AS THAT OF A PEACE OFFICER PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE SECTION 830.6(a)(2) - Personnel Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JUNE 18, 2012 Placed on first reading at the June 4, 2012 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-0 (Martinez and Tinajero absent). Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 8, 2012. MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2834 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CREATING THE CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF POLICE COMMISSIONER AND DESIGNATING THE CLASSIFICATION AS THAT OF A PEACE OFFICER PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE SECTION 830.6(a)(2) BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Receive and file Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth PREY) Minutes for May 21, 2012. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report. 19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Benavides from the June 18, 2012 City Council Meeting. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A ACCEPTING DONATION FROM CARIBOU INDUSTRIES - Police Department MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-184 - Accepting a donation from Caribou Industries, Inc., funds of $1,500 in revenue account to increase the Police Department's Special Revenue Account. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JUNE 18, 2012 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. Items 22A through 22D) 22A SPEC. NO. 12-002 - REPLACEMENT OF POLICE PATROL SEDANS - Amend the contract with Wondries Fleet Group in an amount not to exceed $ 400,000 (Police Department) - Finance & Management Services 22B SPEC. NO. 11-016 - MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS - Renew the contract with Alhambra Foundry Co., LTD for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $40,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services 22C SPEC. NO. 11-064 - UNLEADED FUEL AND OIL PRODUCTS - Renew the contract with Maxum West dba G.P. Resources for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed by $1,050,000 - Finance & Management Services 22D SPEC. NO. 12-044 - STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAP - Award a contract to West Coast Equipment, Inc. for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Finance & Management Services PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS 23A CONTRACT AWARD WITH CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS PROJECT NOS. 106704, 106705 AND 126763) - Public Works Agency MOTION: 1. Award a contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid quantity prices in the amount of $443,499 for the installation of traffic signals at two intersections: Seventeenth/King Streets and Civic Center Drive/Pacific/Bristol Street Bike Lane Extension. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $554,300. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JUNE 18, 2012 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 25C and 25E through 251) 25A UPPER NEWPORT BAY TMDL COMPLIANCE (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2012-134 - With the County of Orange to Fund Nutrient, Fecal Coliform and Toxics Total Maximum Daily Load Programs in the Newport Bay Watershed in an amount not to exceed $175,000--County Agreement No. D11-066. AGMT NO. 2012-135 - With the County of Orange for a reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $60,000--County Agreement No. D12-030. 25B AGMT NO. 2012-136 - AMENDMENT - STREET AND MEDIAN TREE MAINTENANCE - With West Coast Arborists, Inc. extending the current agreement for three years through fiscal year 2014/2015, for a contract amount not to exceed $765,000 annually for the term of the agreement Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency) - Public Works Agency 25C AGMT NO. 2012-138 - IMPLEMENTATION OF EUCLID TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION (PROJECT 126768) NON-GENERAL FUND - Coorperative Agreement with the City of Fullerton for 20 percent match in the amount of $29,900 - Public Works Agency 25D AMENDMENT - STEP 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR SANTA ANA'-GARDEN GROVE FIXED GUIDEWAY PROJECT (PROJECT 126766) NON-GENERAL FUND Councilmember Sarmiento asked staff to clarify amendment request. Interim City Engineer Souri Amirani noted that funds advanced by OCTA. Noted that OCTA agreed to advance Step 3 money for additional work required in Step 2. Step 1 was study, that has been completed. Step 2 is environmental documents, which is current phase. Step 3 will be project development. City Council had previous approved amendment for addition of IOS. Councilmember Sarmiento concerned that amendment required because subcontractor not able to perform and/or meet timeline. Requested that staff oversee contract. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JUNE 18, 2012 Mayor Pulido noted that amendment amount is less than OCTA approved. Project ahead of schedule. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez asked how long Cordoba was aware of subcontractor issue and what efforts made to mitigate problem in a timely manner. Interim City Engineer Amirani indicated that subcontractor under contract with Cordoba; amendment being requested due to additional FTA requirements. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested staff assurance that additional funds would not be requested. City Attorney included language in contract on the matter. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez will support motion with hesitation and representation by staff that no additional funds would be requested on Step 2. MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the following agreement, 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. AGMT NO. 2012-137 - With the Cordoba Corporation for a total amount not to exceed $332,491 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2) 25E AMENDMENT - GO LOCAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT PROJECT NO. 092505) - Public Works Agency Continue consideration of matter to July 2, 2012 City Council Meeting with Cindy Krebs Consulting, Inc. to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2012 in an amount of $75,000. 25F AGMT NO. 2012-139 - SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS - With Community SeniorServ, Inc. an amount of $80,000 - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JUNE 18, 2012 25G AGMT NO. 2012-140 - AMENDMENT - BILL PRINT AND PAYMENT SERVICES - With InfoSend, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,000 annually, during the term from February 29, 2012 through February 28, 2014 - Finance & Management Services 25H KIOSK AND PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES - Finance & Management Services AGMT NO. 2012-141 - With LD Systems for the acquisition of a kiosk to be located at City Hall, to provide for 24 hour/7 days a week payment services for a five-year lease not to exceed $36,000, per year. AGMT NO. 2012-142 - With CardFlex, Inc. for the processing of credit cards, and check payments in conjunction with a kiosk to be located at the entrance of City Hall, in an aggregate limit not to exceed $30,000, during a one-year agreement. 251 AGMT NO. 2012-143 - AMENDMENT - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF DESKOFFICERS ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM - With Coplogic Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,000 - Police Department MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29A INSURANCE RENEWALS - Personnel Services Agency MOTION: 1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $1,460,000. 2. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $415,000. 3. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority's Crime Bond Program from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $11,500. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JUNE 18, 2012 LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY 30A QUITCLAIM OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AT 1500 SOUTH AUTO MALL DRIVE TO PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP - Public Works Agency (Deed No. 8419) MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a quitclaim deed relinquishing the City's interest in a storm drain easement at 1500 South Auto Mall Drive to Penske Automotive Group Santa Ana B1, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 50A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE TESTING OF WATER METERS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS - Public Works Agency Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez asked the City Manager to continue consideration of matter for 2 weeks to consider alternative and have incremental increases instead of going from $5 to $96. MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the July 2, 2012 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES:Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES:None (0) ABSTAIN:None (0) ABSENT:Benavides, Martinez (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JUNE 18, 2012 RESOLUTIONS 55A CONSOLIDATION WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Adopt resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-023 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATE'S GENERAL ELECTION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-024 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR CANDIDATES WHOSE STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE IN THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTION TO PAY THE PRO RATA SHARE OF THE COST OF INCLUSION OF THEIR STATEMENT IN VOTER PAMPHLETS MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Sarmiento Alvarez, Bustamante, Tinajero (5) Pulido, Sarmiento, None (0) None (0) Benavides, Martinez (2) 55B RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING START TIME AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-063 - Clerk of the Council Office Councilmember Sarmiento asked for clarification on proposed start time of Open Session from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Concerned that change would confuse public. Requested reconsideration of proposed change. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez suggested friendly amendment to 5:45 p.m. Maker of the motion accepted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JUNE 18, 2012 Mayor Pulido indicated that earlier start time will better serve the youth that often attend meetings. Councilmember Tinajero echoed comments. MOTION: Adopt a resolution setting start time of Open Session Meetings to 5:45 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-025 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO CHANGE THE START TIME FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OPEN SESSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-063 MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Tinajero (4) NOES: Sarmiento (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2) 55C RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD ONE SENIOR LIBRARIAN POSITION - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-026 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD ONE GRANT FUNDED SENIOR LIBRARIAN POSITION IN THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Alvarez, Bustamante, Tinajero (5) None (0) None (0) Benavides, Martinez (2) Pulido, Sarmiento, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JUNE 18, 2012 55D RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-027 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy. MOTION: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Alvarez Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2) 55E AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE CONTINUATION OF PARTIALLY-PAID TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY - Personnel Services Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-028 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-065 TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUATION OF ADDITIONAL PARTIALLY-PAID TEMPORARY MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE ARMED FORCES AND CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS FOR THEIR DEPENDENTS MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: SECOND: Sarmiento Alvarez, Bustamante, Tinajero (5) Pulido, Sarmiento, None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JUNE 18, 2012 ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2) 55F RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FY 2012-13 (GANN LIMIT) - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-029 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 MOTION: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: NOES: SECOND: Alvarez Alvarez, Bustamante, Tinajero (5) Pulido, Sarmiento, None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2) Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and did not return to the meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JUNE 18, 2012 WORK STUDY SESSION WSA TRANSIT VISION - Public Works Agency Mayor Pulido made presentation. SANTA ANA - GARDEN GROVE FIXED GUIDEWAY UPDATE FIXED GUIDEWAY: Project Background TRANSIT VISION ELEMENTS: 1. Transit Zoning Code - Supports long-term development of successful transit program 2. Adopted June 2010 3. Station District - Provides for transit-oriented development (TOD) 4. Under construction 5. SARTC Master Plan - Received planning grant to develop mixed use "Transit Village" 6. Completed June 2011 7. Santa Ana Blvd. Grade Separation - Facilitates future expansion of Fixed Guideway east from SARTC 8. Conducted over 40 community meetings and extensive outreach to coordinate various projects CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JUNE 18, 2012 FIXED GUIDEWAY: Project Area PoteentialFuture Extension 4 Garden Grout Regional Truwh Santa Connection Ana College _ a m OCHSA Future ?... tr...... - - Midtown Historic Development Neighborhoods ' WiPowick CountYr. civic SARTC'Gott Course Center -Yard ` Downtown D-aloprurnt ihaa V"eawae Employment Cornmer641 stationpODistrict~ st st gg f S.A. has a population density of 1.5 times that of L.A. S.A. is the 4th most densely populated City in the U.S. G.G. is the 3rd most densely populated City in Orange County 17,380 residents per square mile SARTC average weekday visitor count is 2,995 48,500 jobs per square mile City, County, State & Federal offices and courthouses Served by 18 OCTA bus routes 17.8% of households without a car 13.8% of residents use public transit Available corridor for Transit (PE ROW) FIXED GUIDEWAY: Streetcar Alternatives Santa Ana and Garden Grove City Councils scheduled to select a Locally Preferred Alternative in Fall 2012 To ARC T Metrolink/ Amtrak to Los Angeles Garden G. SantaRegiard "an, Comaetion 6 Station . `. Ana Cabello u OCHSA F Downtown " 1Ydbwick .. ea'r' 01 Commercial SARTC , Golf Coate k Clvk ."-' z t x" ?` ? DittrkY l INITIAL} OPERATING SEGLIENT' Amtrak to San Diego Streetcar 1 (Green): SARTC / Santa Ana Blvd / PE ROW / 4th St Streetcar 2 (Red): SARTC / Civic Center Dr / PE ROW / 5th St CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JUNE 18, 2012 FIXED GUIDEWAY: Initial Operating Segment (IOS) Alternatives Now Santa A Ana H Cok" OCHSA N Downtown Chic Center 0L Commercial 119Civic' s,h s enter taY San•u.5? 've Datrkt Amtrak to Los Angeles 1St st LEGEND lost Metrolink/' 12L. Amtrak to C A.P*WdStop San Diego LOS 1: SARTC / Santa Ana Blvd / Raitt / 4th St LOS 2: SARTC / Civic Center Dr / Raitt / 5th St Regional Rail/Streetcar Connectivity: Potential Future Fixed Guideway Extension LEGEND Bad Rd Metr Mn.ra1, .kto LosAngeles AveTaIft, cerrilos Ave AnaheLThe ARC) Di-yNnd ConnecCHoond tResorter e R Maheim TM AnahNSn Matlnum 4Convendon4satU..:q;le Mahei Orangewood Ave Center a°Nt1ON Stadium e s aya?,B e s Chapman Ave Ks Notel District e x Lempaon Ave a o e L. Veta Ave q° W Garden Grove Blvd e T kras Ave ye SantaMa Garden Grove 2 HeedGuidewq a.._Santa Ana-Gard rove 50 NASaga Rixeel Guid y nthARC SanmAnao[MOaI Santa Arse of Cc"9 Garden GroveHeedGWdeway/Westvnginn ARCConnection Wlllovdck GoNCOUne Civic Cemer D toimpostsStopCivicovmown Sl d A 3 ntaAna B to u y rms DisMc ut M-14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JUNE 18, 2012 Potential future extension of the Fixed Guideway through Garden Grove with connection to Anaheim's ARC Promotes economic development along Harbor Blvd. in Garden Grove Connects Anaheim and Garden Grove to Civic Center and Downtown Santa Ana FIXED GUIDEWAY: Comparative Schedules Federal Funding Schedule Task eP 1 NeedsAssessmentfor Future Transit P t Environmental clearance Locally Preferred Alternative Selected ep 1 Preliminary Engineering nal DesipirRowNehicleAcquistdon• Pending Funding Availability Includes preliminary engineering,design, ROW and Vehicle Acquisition Fixed Guideway: Pending Key Decisions Funding strategy (capital and O&M) Appropriate lead agency for Project Development & Construction Phases System Owner/Operator COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JUNE 18, 2012 Local Funding Schedule Councilmember Tinajero: Requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kenny Garcia who passed away at the young age of 42; accomplished actor, volunteer, and family man. He started the Actors Studio of Orange County, won the "Best Business" Award in Santa Ana, and volunteered for the "Make-A-Wish "Foundation. Councilmember Bustamante: Invited all to attend the 2nd Annual Fourth of July event that will be held on July Vt at Centennial Park with festivities starting at 2:00 p.m. and fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.; event funded through donations and donors will be recognized at next City Council Meeting. Mayor Pulido: Adjourn meeting in Memory of Kenny Garcia. ADJOURNED- 7:35 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, July 2, 2012 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. Adjourned In Memory of Kenny Garcia Maria D. Huizar Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JUNE 18, 2012