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Will Hayes said it's due to the increased workload and less staff. The court referrals help. Committee member David Benavides wants to start keeping track of restitution and stats of new ordinance. Committee member Sal Tinajero asked who decides on the restitution. Will Hayes stated the Police Department decides the amount of restitution and has been enforcing the new ordinance. He also stated Public Works is re-evaluating restitution costs and suggested that letters/citations to sent to violators. Santa Ana has a model program. Representatives from Anaheim and Japan have come to our City to see our program. 5. DISCUSSION ON FELONY CASES/TEEN CURFEW Chief Walters discussed the Police Department's Felony Vandalism Cases. There have been seven felony cases filed with the District Attorney. Five of the cases have involved gang members. In each case, a felony gang enhancement charge was added. He also stated the Santa Ana Police Department participated in a county-wide curfew sweep November 12, 2009. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the county gathered together and detained juveniles that were congregating in public after 10 pm. The detained juveniles were transported to the OC Sheriff's facility on Katella in Anaheim where their parents were required to them up. 6. UPDATE ON DAY LABORERS IN KAISER PAERMANENTE PARKING LOT The Santa Ana Police Department has continued to work with Kaiser Representatives. The Home Depot has identified certain places for the day laborers not block traffic and loiter on their property. Most day laborers take advantage of this; however, some still loiter on the south sidewalk of MacArthur and the east sidewalk of Harbor to the front of the Kaiser facility. The Home Depot has expressed their interest not to participate in the arrest and subsequent prosecution whereas the Kaiser Permanente does. The Southcoast Directed Team conducted surveillance and enforcement on four separate occasions. The day laborers were observed standing on the sidewalks to the front of the Kaiser Permanente. Seven Hours of surveillance revealed only three subjects to be in violation. All three violations occurred on MacArthur Blvd to the front of the Kaiser Permanente and did not cause any motorist safety issues. 7. DIAMOND WATER WELL Cesar Barrera stated the Diamond Park Mutual Water Company is separate from the City. Each property owner has one share. Share holders do not pay for or receive City water. Frequent breaks in water lines and pumping system reported. The state has deemed current water unsafe to drink. The existing water quality is high in nitrate levels. The City has participated in meetings with the community coordinated by the California State Department of Health. Water Engineering has prepared construction plans and specifications to build public water system. On January 12, 2010, the private well pump suffered a complete breakdown and water was unavailable. The City paid for the pump to be repaired and placed back in service. Councilmember Claudia Alvarez told Cesar Barrera to set up meeting as soon as possible with his supervisor to take course of action. 2