| 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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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC: |
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PRESENTATIONS: |
2.a.
Presentation by the City of Santa Ana on the "Go Local" Program.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: |
3.a.
Discussion on establishing a Dog Park.
3.b.
Discussion on establishing a Skate Park.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC: |
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CONSENT ITEMS: (It is recommended that Items 2.a. and 2.b. be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Commissioner.) |
2.a.
Status Report on the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for September 2007.
2.b.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority held September 25, 2007.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: None. |
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MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND DIRECTOR: |
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HOUSING ADJOURNMENT: |
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PRESENTATIONS: |
1.a.
Community Spotlight: Recognition of George Allen posthumously for his dedication and service to the City of Garden Grove.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC: (To be held simultaneously with Agency and Sanitary District Oral Communications.) |
RECESS SANITARY DISTRICT
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. |
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CONSENT ITEMS: (It is recommended that Items 2.a. through 2.c. be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Member.) |
2.a.
Authorization for travel and expense reimbursement for the Agency related to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Convention, followed by a related trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Also listed on the City Council agenda as Item No. 4.j.)
2.b.
CRL Section 33130.5 - Written Disclosure from Agency Director/City Manager as Public Official; consideration and action on Certification of Improvements; Entry of Disclosure on Agency minutes. (Also listed on City Council agenda as Item No. 4.k.)
2.c.
Minutes of Regular Agency meetings held September 25, and October 9, 2007.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: (Motion to approve will include adoption of each Resolution unless otherwise indicated.) |
4.a.
Authorization to Sell Note - Refinancing of existing obligation - Katella Cottages (Katella-Gilbert) Brandywine Development Corporation. (Also listed on the City Council agenda as Item No. 7.d.)
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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 2.a. through 2.c. be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Member.) |
2.a.
Acceptance of Contract as Complete on Project No. 7828, Brookhurst Triangle Sewer and Median Improvement Projects.
2.b.
Amendment to Cooperative Projects Program Contract with the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) for receipt of grant funding for the sewer collection system.
2.c.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Sanitary District Board held September 25, 2007.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: |
4.a.
Award of Contract to Palp, Inc. (DBA Excel Paving Company) for Project No. 7805 West Chapman Avenue Sewer Improvements Project. (Cost: $1,896,170)
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MATTERS FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND GENERAL MANAGER: |
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SANITARY DISTRICT ADJOURNMENT: |
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CONSENT ITEMS: (It is recommended that Items 4.a. through 4.m. be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.) |
4.a.
Resolution celebrating H.O.P.E.’s 10th Anniversary of community service.
4.b.
Approval of Proclamation designating November 1 as National Family Literacy Day.
4.c.
Award of Contract to Road Works Incorporated for on-call asphalt crack-sealing. (Cost: not to exceed $75,000 per year for up to five years)
4.d.
Award of Contracts to Sam Yocum Inc., dba: Yocum Business Furnishings and to Sit On It Seating, for the Police Department 2nd floor Tenant Improvement projects. (Cost: not to exceed: $127,701.73, and $29,539.02, respectively)
4.e.
Award of Purchase Order to Econolite Control Products for traffic signal system parts. (Cost: not to exceed $150,000)
4.f.
Agreement with the County of Orange for acceptance of Justice Assistance Grant funds to support the PROACT program and the Jail Services contract.
4.g.
Agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District to provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System authorized inspection services. (Cost: $1,815)
4.h.
Adoption of Resolution amending current Middle Management and Central Management Resolutions to adjust the timing of the 2007-08 and 2008-09 wage increases.
4.i.
Extension of Community Event Permit for the Garden Grove International Farmers Market to continue to operate on Main Street.
4.j.
Authorization for travel and expense reimbursement related to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Convention, followed by a related trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Also listed on the Agency agenda as Item No. 2.a.)
4.k.
CRL Section 33130.5 - Written disclosure from City Manager/Agency Director as Public Official; direction to Agency for Entry of Disclosure on Agency minutes. (Also listed on the Agency agenda as Item No. 2.b.)
4.l.
Warrants.
4.m.
Waiver of full reading of Ordinances listed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: |
5.a.
Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial of Amendment No. A-134-07 and CUP-208-07. The Applicant is requesting to change the zoning for property located 8610 Garden Grove Boulevard, from C-1 to C-2; in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit request to modify and legalize an existing nonconforming nightclub that operates with an alcoholic beverage control type "48" (On-Sale General - Public Premises) License that has been converted into an establishment with private Karaoke rooms. (Applicant has requested a continuance to the December 11, 2007, meeting.)
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MATTERS: None. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: (Motion to approve will include adoption of each Resolution unless otherwise indicated.) |
7.a.
Award of Contract to Carollo Engineers to develop a Water Master Plan. (Cost: $883,177)
7.b.
Award of Contract to DBE Psomas for professional engineering services for the Chlorination System Conversion project. (Cost: $314,780)
7.c.
Agreement with Northrop Grumman to upgrade the Computer Aided Dispatch System for the Police Department. (Cost: not to exceed $366,265)
7.d.
Authorization to Sell Note - Refinancing of existing obligation - Katella Cottages (Katella-Gilbert) Brandywine Development Corporation. (Also listed on the Agency agenda as Item No. 4.a.)
7.b.
Award of Contract to DBE Psomas for professional engineering services for the Chlorination System Conversion project. (Cost: $314,780)
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ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING: None. |
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MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER: |
9.a.
Proposed Ballot Measure to eliminate fireworks sales and use within the city limits of Garden Grove, as requested by Council Member Broadwater.
9.b.
Update on graffiti removal projects, as requested by Mayor Dalton.
9.b.
Update on graffiti removal projects, as requested by Mayor Dalton.
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CLOSED SESSION: |
10.a.
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.
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CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT: |
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