| Members of the public desiring to speak on any item of public interest, including any item on the agenda except public hearings, must do so during Oral Communications at the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker shall fill out a card stating name and address, to be presented to the Secretary, and shall be limited to five (5) minutes. Members of the public wishing to address public hearing items shall do so at the time of the public hearing.
Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services due to a disability should contact the City Clerk’s office to arrange for special accommodations. (City Council Manual of Procedures, Section D).
Agenda item descriptions are intended to give a brief, general description of the item to advise the public of the item’s general nature. The Agency may take legislative action it deems appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or the agenda.All revised or additional documents and writings related to any items on the agenda, which are distributed to all or a majority of the Members within 72 hours of a meeting, shall be available for public inspection (1) at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours; and (2) at the City Council Chamber at the time of the meeting. |
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PUBLIC INPUT: (Anyone wishing to address only Closed Session items may do so at this time.) |
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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: |
2.a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Dutchen v. City of Garden Grove
2.b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Vietnamese Buddhism Study Temple in America, et al. v. City of Garden Grove, et al. United States District Court Case No. SACV06-728 CJC.
2.c.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager
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AGENCY CLOSED SESSION: |
2.a.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Real property located at 12061 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA, Assessor's Parcel No.: 231-392-25 Agency's Negotiator(s): Matthew Fertal, Agency Director Chet Yoshizaki, Economic Development Director Jim DellaLonga, Project Manager Negotiating Parties: Garden Grove Agency for Community Development (as potential buyer) Heid Partners, Joan Heid (as owner, potential seller) Sweet Homes Development, LLC, Brian Lam (as potential buyer) Purpose: The purpose of the closed session is to obtain direction from the Agency for the Agency Negotiator(s) regarding the price and terms for potential acquisition and disposition of the Property pursuant to Government Code Section 7267, et seq.
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PRESENTATIONS: |
3.a.
Lynnette Short, representing the California Department of Forestry, will be presenting a Growth Award plaque and Tree City USA award.
3.b.
Mark Norton, representing One Water One Watershed, will provide a presentation regarding regional watershed-wide planning.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC: (To be held simultaneously with Agency Oral Communications.) |
RECESS CITY COUNCIL
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: |
CONDUCT AGENCY BUSINESS
5.a.
Request by the Garden Grove Downtown Business Association for the construction and erection of architectural archways located at both ends of Main Street.
5.b.
Request from the Korean American Federation for waiver of fees for the use of the Community Meeting Center A Room on April 25, 2008.
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CONSENT ITEMS: |
4.a.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Agency held March 25, 2008.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: None. |
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MATTERS FROM AGENCY MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR: |
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AGENCY ADJOURNMENT: |
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CONSENT ITEMS: (It is recommended that Items 6.a. through 6.j. be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.) |
6.a.
Proclamation declaring April 2008, as Donate Life Month.
6.b.
Proclamation declaring April 2008, as Fair Housing Month.
6.c.
Proclamation designating April 13-19, 2008 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
6.d.
Resolution of Commendation recognizing recipients of the Coastline Community College Foundation 2008 Visionary of the Year Award.
6.e.
Purchase and installation of Outdoor Fitness Equipment at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center.
6.f.
Increase Existing Open Purchase Orders for water supplies. (Cost: not to exceed $150,000 per year for five years)
6.g.
Authorization for out-of-state travel and expense reimbursement for City Council Members to travel to Washington D.C.
6.h.
Renewal of Agreement with the County of Orange for the Homeland Security Grant Program, administered by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
6.i.
Final Parcel Map No. 2006-281 for property located at 12522 Buaro Street.
6.j.
Warrants.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. |
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MATTERS: |
8.a.
Recommendation from the Parking and Main Street Commission concerning the proposed budget for FY 2008-09 for Main Street Assessment District No. 1.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: |
9.a.
Discussion regarding priorities for park development and park expansion options.
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ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING: None. |
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MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER: |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
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