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Home My WebLink About13B - MIN MARCH 13CITY OF SANTA ANA'" COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT March 13, 2018 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Tinajero, Villegas and Benavides Staff: Police Chief, OCFA Division Chief, Assistant City Attorney Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Plotnik PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Meeting 2. Santa Ana Municipal Code 10-153 (Loud Noise) — Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} 3. Update on Dispensary Map— Candida Neal, Planning and Building {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solodo P. David Benavides 1 Juan Villages Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward I Ward Ward Ward MMiUo9asniaxne.om Ward M-Im mnn n S`n re M. MMartlnez®unlasna m9 I I I City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza• px8 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 • Age, a nes: 714.647-6520 • Website: www.santa•ana.ore 4. Chief's Strategic Plan and Policing Philosophy — Chief David Valentin 5. Proposed Contract with Orange County School of the Arts — Chief David Valentin 6. Homelessness Update —Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager and Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky (update on Quality of Life Team) {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c} COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Arson Fire Investigation Authority — Santa Ana OCFA Division Chief, Randy Black ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/. N If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solodo P. David Benavides Juan Villages Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward Ward Wards I Ward rnnn�mmsanlaana o� Ward ,Kneoasrasono ( sr��ae®s•,maone om enn�aarczmsama-a,ia as City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714-647.6900 • Agen j IQr0gu2es: 714-647.6520 • Website: www.santa-ana.ora CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS ABSENT: March 13, 2018 Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:39 PM Council Committee members: Sal Tinajero Juan Villegas David Benavides rNZ STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez II, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO David Valentin, PD Tamara Bogosian, CAO Candida Neal, PBA Jorge Garcia, CMO Alvaro Nunez, PBA Yessenia Aspeitia, PD Hafsa Kaka, CDA Chief Morganstem, OCFA Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Irma Macias, concerned constituent Peter Katz, President of Com -Link PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Co -Chair Villegas PUBLIC COMMENTS Irma Macias shared her concerns about runabouts in her neighborhood, stating that drivers don't stop or slow down. She suggested more speed bumps be installed. 1 13B-3 Peter Katz, Com -Link President publicly welcomed Chief Valentin as permanent Chief of Police. Additionally, he thanked the Committee for their dedication and stated he is looking forward to working with them. AGENDAITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Meeting 2. Santa Ana Municipal Code 10-153 (Loud Noise) — Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) Acting Deputy Chief presented the Committee with a discussion regarding SAMC 10-153 by providing a summary explanation of what the Code entails and the current practice of the Code's enforcement. Additionally, Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky recommended that the Code be altered to additionally hold the property owner responsible for any conduct and/or violation that occurs on their property. Chief explained past enforcement practice utilizing "party crasher car", a car that was assigned only to respond to calls for loud noise. Tamara explained potential challenges that could be faced in Court. She elaborated that SAMC 1-8 reads that a violation of any SAMC can be viewed as a misdemeanor in lieu of or in addition to an administrative citation. (Councilmember Tinajero enters the meeting — 5:54pm) 3. Update on Dispensary Map— Candida Neal, Planning and Building {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, lc} Acting Director of Planning and Building, Candida Neal provided to the Committee an informational map that depicts the locations of Commercial Cannabis Retail Sites. There are 18 licensed locations and 2 pending locations noted. 4. Chiefs Strategic Plan and Policing Philosophy Chief Valentin provided an informational update regarding two upcoming projects that are part of his transition as permanent Chief of Police. Chief Valentin elaborated about a five- year Strategic Plan and a Policing Philosophy, both of which will delineate in writing his goals, values and approach to structuring and operating the Police Department. Feedback 13B-4 from Police Department and City Staff, as well as members from the community, will be included for both documents. ACTION Chairman Tinajero asked Chief Valentin to reconsider the "hybrid" model (3 shifts/4shifts) for officer staffing, as it would allow for more officers on the streets. (Chairman Tinajero and Co -Chair Villegas engaged in a discussion about gun laws). 5. Proposed Contract with Orange County School of the Arts — Chief David Valentin Chief Valentin also provided an informational update about a pending contract with Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for the services of one police officer to be assigned to the campus full-time. This agreement would leverage police resources in the Civic Center/surrounding areas. All expenses would be covered by the school, including salary, equipment, vehicle, etc. ACTION Co -Chair Villegas asked that update on Officer Hiring be provided at the next meeting. 6. Homelessness Update — Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky & Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3d & No. 1, lc} Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky presented the Council Committee with an overview of the City's Quality Of Life Team (QOLT). QOLT is an interdepartmental team consisting of Staff from Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation and other City agencies, partnered with Orange County Mental Health, established to increase efficiency in addressing quality of life concerns relating to homeless. Hafsa Kaka introduced herself as the new Homeless Manager and shared her experience in working with the homeless community. Additionally, Hafsa discussed her plans for addressing homeless concerns in the City. 13B-5 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Benavides suggested that if recommended revisions to SAMC 10-153 were to be implemented, Council should consider an approach similar to alarms, and look to the City Attorney's Office for legal direction for enforcement. He also shared his support of considering a new staffing model for police officers, and commended Chief Valentin's initiative in partnering with OCSA. Lastly, Councilmember Benavides shared his appreciation of Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky and Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez and their efforts in leading the Quality Of Life Team. Co -Chair Villegas suggested that violations of SAMC 10-153 be enforced similarly to calls of problematic tenants/disturbances with only one warning and no freebies. He shared that if calls of loud and raucous noise are not taken seriously, the community could lose trust in Council and Staff. OCFA Item ADJOURNMENT — 6:49 P.M. AVID VALENTIN Chief of Police 15 13B-6 CITY OF SANTA ANA 1 COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT May 8, 2018 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Tinajero, V[Ilegas and Benavides Staff: Police Chief, OCFA Division Chief, Assistant City Attorney Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Plotnik PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Update on Arson Fire Investigation Taskforce —Acting Deputy Chief Ken Gominsky 2. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Robert Carroll {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1 i} 3. Receive and File Update: Police Officer Schedule — Acting Deputy Chief Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1f} 4. Discussion about potential revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) — Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian 5. Homeless Services Update — Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c} If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulida I Michele Martinez Vicente Samiento Jose SOlodo P. David Benavides I Juan Villages I Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Mwrne®sania.a„a.aa Ward vsamam�o®saniaane.am �saanoFdssnism.,.aa oeanwme,rm��w�a� rvneoasrmsnnwana.ao snnm�ra:amz.,nxnm Mnfaa,ree@aentaene.aa i City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714-647-6900 • Agerl9aMares: 714-647-6520 9 website: www.santa-ana.org COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/. 161 If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solorio P. David Benavides Juan Villages Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward �np„�aorasen ea Ward vsanmmi�.uniaene om dsoiano®eamaa�a em oeeo��ae��me.ere au .MnaaaxasnmTana as sr�a�ti�ma��ae� KVVa rvpsatapnv.gn , City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1986 a Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714-647-6900 • Agerja3ff g f ies: 714.647-6520 • Website: www.santa-ana.ora CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORB MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS ABSENT: May 8, 2018 Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:40 PM Council Committee members: Sal Tinajero Juan Villegas David Benavides N/A EMPOWERMENT STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez II, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO David Valentin, PD Tamara Bogosian, CAO Ken Gominsky, PD Jorge Garcia, CMO Steven Mendoza, CDA Hafsa Kaka, CDA Yessenia Aspeitia, PD Randy Black, OCFA Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Peter Katz, Com -Link President Irma Macias, concerned constituent Kathleen Ruddy, concerned constituent Ramin Faiz, concerned constituent Jennifer Faiz, concerned constituent Janelle Mcloughlin, concerned constituent Ed Murashie, Floral Park NA Chris Schmidt, Windsor Village NA Eric Mull, concerned constituent 1 13B-9 PUBLIC COMMENTS Peter Katz, President of Com -Link, commended the City on their courage in suing the County and encouraged Council and Staff to draft an ordinance that addresses the homeless community who have refused services. Irma Macias, member of Com -Link, shared her concerns about closing the City Library on Sundays, and stated that additional funding should be given for more police officers to help address the homeless concerns and to impact public safety. Kathleen Ruddy, concerned constituent and resident for over 30 years, shared her concerns of over occupancy in homes that are not certified for so many residents. Additionally, she shared her concerns of narcotics activity in her neighborhood. Ramin Faiz, resident of Floral Park, would like continued enforcement efforts to address the increased homeless activity in Santiago Creek and its surrounding areas. Mr. Faiz inquired what the City's plan was to address this concern long-term. Jennifer Faiz, resident of Floral Park, shared her concerns and frustrations about a vacant home in her neighborhood and the frequent homeless activity that occurs there. Mrs. Faiz requested the City address her concerns and hold the homeowner accountable. Janelle Mcloughlin, resident of Floral Park, asked that City staff take action in addressing the homeless concerns in her neighborhood. Due to recent fires and increased drug activity, Ms. Mcloughlin is fearful of the threats posed to the safety of her home. Ed Murashie, President of Floral Park NA, also commented on the vacant home in the Floral Park neighborhood and the increased homeless activity and fires that have occurred. He would like to work with City Staff to address the vacant home and conduct more sweeps of Santiago Creek. Chris Schmidt, resident of Windsor Village, thanked Staff for installing cameras in City parks. Mr. Schmidt also inquired how to improve the response time of QOLT, and what days were allotted for watering his yard. Eric Mull, resident of Floral Park, shared his frustration about a fire that occurred in his backyard, as well as the consistent transient activity that occurs behind his home in Santiago Creek. Mr. Mull asked that the Creek be fenced off to deter trespassing and that his concerns be addressed. 13B-10 AGENDAITEMS 1. Update on Arson Fire Investigation Taskforce —Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky provided the Committee with a summary of the recent fires that occurred in the Santiago Creek. He explained that as the Orange County Fire Authority's Arson Investigation Taskforce investigated these fires, it was determined that the City's SAMC relating to fires is inadequate and requires amendments. DC Gominsky added that he and Staff had already begun drafting amendments that would be taken to full Council for review. ACTION Chairman Tinajero asked that a team of City Staff assemble to complete regular checks of the Santiago Creek area. 2. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring— Manager Robert Carroll Manager Carroll presented the Council Committee with an update on Police Officer hiring, by reviewing the number of vacancies compared to filled positions year-to-date, as well as the number of additional officers projected to be hired the remainder of 2018. Additionally, Manager Carroll discussed upcoming recruitment events and shared that the effectiveness of each event would be tracked, moving forward. Chief Valentin shared his input on recruitment and explained implementing the Chief's Oral Interview as part of the hiring process. The Council Committee shared dialogue with Staff about recruitment/retainment efforts, asked questions and offered support of recruitment efforts. ACTION Co -Chair Villegas asked that staff provide counts of how many police officers have under 5 years' experience, under 15 years' experience and who are close to retirement. 3. Receive and File Update: Police Officer Schedule — Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky provided the Committee with a presentation summarizing alternative police patrol schedules, focusing on the 3/12-4/12 shift option. He explained that a 3/12-4/12 schedule would allow for 7-8 additional officers on patrol, while providing 13B-11 comparisons, benefits and examples if this schedule option were to be implemented. Additionally, Chief Valentin provided his support of this schedule option and gave a background summary of how this scheduled operated in the past. 4. Discussion About Potential Revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) — Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian Tamara provided the Council Committee with an update on the Loud and Raucous Noise Ordinance (SAMC 10-153), as well as a discussion about the recommended revisions pertaining to enforcement of 10-153. At a previous Public Safety Committee Meeting, Deputy Chief Gominsky shared that one of the difficulties with enforcement of 10-153 was determining the property owner and who should be held responsible for violations. Tamara's presentation addressed this concern and provided recommended revisions. Some revisions include defining "person" as it pertains to whom is to be held accountable, implementing administrative fine and the fee for said fines. Additionally, Tamara recommended 10-153 should include a definition of subsequent response. 5. Homeless Services Update— Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager Homeless Manager Hafsa Kaka presented the Council Committee with an update on the Homeless Services Quarterly Report and a plan of action to address homelessness in the City. She provided an overview of the Point -in -Time Count and the impact the homeless community has on the City, while explaining the Operation that occurred in cleaning out the Civic Center. Additionally, Deputy Chief Gominsky explained the City's partnership with County Mental Health representatives in offering services, and gave an update on enforcement efforts to address homeless in the Santiago Creek. ACTION Councilmember Benavides requested the City Manager, City Attorney's Office and Staff to look into address concerns about the Mental Health Association (MHA). Additionally, Councilmember Benavides referenced the vacant home discussed during public comments, and requested the City Manager oversee holding the property manager accountable. 13B-12 Councilmember Benavides shared his appreciation of Chief Valentin's efforts in implementing Chief's Oral interviews and offered assistance in any way possible. In regards to SAMC 10-153, he stated the presented revisions were reasonable while supporting Tamara's additional recommendations. Additionally, Councilmember Benavides stated, for the record, that the public's concerns regarding Santiago Creek need to be addressed. Lastly, he welcomed Steven Mendoza as the new CDA Director. Co -Chair Villegas recommended that the City consider fencing off Santiago Creek to keep people out and noted that if no action is taken, the problem would worsen. Additionally, Co -Chair Villegas shared his support of competitive compensation for police officers to help retain officers and improve staffing, while stating that the community needs to understand that the Police Department is operating with half the amount of officers. In regards to SAMC 10-153, Co -Chair Villegas agreed with Tamara's recommendation of including verbiage that would hold parents accountable if the violator is a minor, while adding that the fees were too low. Lastly, he commended Deputy Chief Gominsky and Hafsa Kaka for their dedication and efforts relating to homeless, recognized Staff for their hard work, reaffirmed his support of the community, and thanked the public for attending the meeting. Chairman Tinajero shared his support of competitive compensation for police officers, while asking a 2 -prong approach be considered: if officers are given a raise, their schedules could be adjusted to accommodate the 3/12-4/12 options. Additionally, he agreed with the recommended fines for SAMC 10-153 violations, and then commended Deputy Chief Gominsky for his efforts in addressing homeless concerns in Santiago Creek. Lastly, Chairman Tinajero thanked Staff for their dedication and efforts, while stating his pride of the Committee's councilmembers with whom his he is honored to serve. FUTUREITEMS ADJOURNMENT — 7:22 P.M. (—. '/�?ofZlSU AID VALENTIN Chief of Police ep 13B-13 13B-14 SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT / CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL JOINT POLICY MEETING The Santa Ana Unified School District / City of Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting will convene at Santa Ana City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California, in the Ross Annex Conference Room 1600, located on the first floor at 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2018. AGENDA January 29, 2018 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS: 1. Approval of Minutes of the May 22, 2017 District/ City Minutes 2. Approval of Minutes of the October 30, 2017 District/City Minutes 3. Update on Partnership Initiatives 3.1. Roosevelt Community Center and Willard Field Project 3.2. SAUSD Use of City Stadium 3.3. SAUSD Use of Godinez Joint Use Facilities 3.4. Update on Water Tower Initiative 4. Update on City's Youth Services Supervisor S. Summer Night Lights Program 6. Update on SAUSD Youth Restorative Justice Initiative 7. Introduction of New Chief of School Police 8. Active Shooter—Joint Training 9. Discuss Agenda for Special Joint City Council/SAUSD Board of Education meeting 10. Next scheduled quarterly meeting—Monday April 30, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. —Santa Ana Unified School District 151 Floor Training Room, 1601 E. Chestnut, Santa Ana, Calif. 13B-15 ADJOURNMENT City of Santa Ana Santa Ana Unified School District Council Member David Benavides Board of Education President Valerie Amezcua Council Member Sal Tinajero Board of Education Vice President Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D Council Member Juan Villegas City Manager Raul Godinez II Superintendent Stefanie Phillips, Ed.D. 13B-16 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 92701 MINUTES Santa Ana Unified School District/ City of Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting January 29, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:43 p.m. by City of Santa Ana (CITY) City Council Member Juan Villegas. CITY Council Members present were Juan Villegas, David Benavides and Sal Tinajero. CITY staff members present were: Raul Godinez II, City Manager; Robert Cortez, Assistant City Manager; Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA Executive Director; Jeannie Jurado, Community Services Manager; Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager; Enrique Marban, Community Services Supervisor; Jorge Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager; Nabil Saba, PWA Water Resources Manager, Chris Dalton, CDA; and Hiram Uribe, Graphic Designer. SAUSD Board Members present were: Valerie Amezcua, Board President and John Palacio, Board member. SAUSD staff members present were Dr. Stefanie Phillips, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Edmond Heatley, Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services; Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services; Mr. Orin Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Governmental Relations; Dr. Alfonzo Jimenez, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services - Teaching and Learning and Anastasia Smith, Chief of School Police. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Valerie Amezcua. PUBLIC COMMENTS Maria Gonzales indicated she was a representative of Friends of Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). Indicated education is for everyone. She provided the committee and staff a red scarf indicating the red shows support of SAUSD Education. Indicated we will soon be opening Roosevelt Community Center and wanted to know what we are doing to protect or children from the undesirable elements. SAUSD/CITY JOINT POLICY PAcFTj,I4G :-73-2J i3 13B-17 Board President Valerie Amezcua introduced SAUSD staff. Councilmember David Benavides thanked Maria Gonzales for the gift of a red scarf. AGENDA ITEMS 1.0 Approval of Minutes of the May 22, 2017 District/City Minutes Motion by Benavides, Second by Amezcua to approve the minutes. Minutes approved unanimously. 2.0 Approval of the October 20, 2017 District/City Minutes Motion by Benavides, Second by Amezcua to approve the minutes. Minutes approved unanimously. 3.0 Update on Partnership Initiatives 3.1 Roosevelt Community Center and Walker Field Project Orin Williams indicated 92% of the project is completed. City Council approved an amendment adding an additional $400,000 to the project. Amendment will be presented to the School Board for approval. Project is scheduled for completion in March and a ribbon cutting in April 2018. Gerardo Mouet indicated a typo on the agenda. The posted agenda indicated Willard Field and it should read Walker Field. He also provided a chronological update from the City's perspective on the Roosevelt Project that is part of the agenda packet. David Benavides indicated we need to look into security measures for the Roosevelt project. Gerardo Mouet indicated similar to Garfield Community Center security cameras will be installed on Roosevelt Community Center. Dr. Phillips indicated during program hours someone will be at the site. If an incident occurs it will be a joint responsibility. Mr. Palacio asked about the Park Rangers and Mr. Mouet indicated the City is currently recruiting to fill positions. The city currently has one park ranger working city-wide. 3.2 SAUSD Use of City Stadium Gerardo Mouet indicated he met with Dr. Heatley on the use of the Stadium. Explained the handout in the agenda packet on indicating the current football users, rental cost per game and that all are treated the same. Indicated in November 2017 staff reminded the schools that they are allowed to sell food and merchandise. Staff will follow up with the schools. SAUSq/OTY JOINT PO ICY MPETIN'3 1 22d 2013 13B-18 Mr. Palacio indicated only SA High School uses the Stadium, the other high schools uses Valley, Segerstrom and Century Fields. Councilman Tinajero arrived at 6:00pm. Mr. Benavides indicated staff to send a memo to the high schools indicating they are allowed to sell food and merchandise at the stadium. Valerie Amezcua stated schools should be allowed to select their own vendors to sell food. Mr. Tinajero indicated other options for Booster clubs to sell, provided they are able to pull a permit from the Health Department. A question of tailgate parties was asked and staff indicated tailgate parties were done in the superblock allowed by the county. Mr. Tinajero indicated SAUSD should be allowed to do the same. Among high schools, only Mater Dei has been selling food, merchandise and having tailgate parties. A question on cost to use the facilities came up. Mr. Mouet indicate the cost to use the Stadium is identified in the miscellaneous fee schedule approved by the City Council. Mr. Benavidez indicated we should be partners to use facilities at a reduced rate, but there will be cases where certain cost needs to be recovered. Similar will SAUSD allow the city to use Valley Fields at a reduced rate?- Mr. Palacio indicated in order to be partners we also need to have shared maintenance, shared capital investment, shared capital replacement and shared revenue. Mr. Villegas indicated at the last Youth, Education and Community Services Council committee there was discussion on working together to help each other. 3.3 SAUSD Use of Godinez Joint Use Facilities Gerardo Mouet showed a map of school and park and explained the joint -use areas of the Godinez High School Campus. Indicated SAUSD is not charged for use of its own facilities. We do charge for use of Dan Young Soccer Complex which includes fields #5 and #6, which are part of the park, and not part of the joint -use areas. Dr. Phillips and Valerie Amezcua stated the district is being charged to use its own facilities. Mr. Benavidez explained the joint use arrangement and the deed conditions whereby the academic buildings are on district property and the recreational improvements are on city property. The city took a bold action for partnership so children will have facilities to use after hours. After hours it is a park and during school hours it is a school facility. i?GSO!aTY IOINTPO_IC! MEETING 1-29-2013 13B-19 Mr. Palacio shared that the District spent millions of dollars on needed Centennial Park capital improvements ranging from a multi -story parking garage, sports/recreational ' facilities, community meeting rooms to a multi-purpose theatre which SAUSD students/staff, the City and the general public have access to. The Heritage Museum which is available to SAUSD students, the City and the general public, is adjacent to Godinez and located on District property also benefited with needed extensive capital improvements and operational support that the District funded. The city charges the district to use district fields after school, weekends and during summer months. The city also charges the district to use city fields/open park spaces during school hours, after school hours, weekends and summer months. Mr. Tinajero and Mr. Palacio indicated that there were many hurdles on both sides to overcome and get the school constructed. Mr. Mouet indicated he will work with the City Manager to clarify and provide clarification on this matter. Ms. Amezcua requested a report be provided in 30 days. Mr. Palacio requested clarification on the city use of one or two rooms in Godinez High School that the city has sole access to, free of charge. 3.4 Update on Water Tower Initiative Jorge Garcia indicated City and District exchanged ideas and options. Both prepared appraisals for the sites and one appraisal was over a $1 million difference. Will need to re-evaluate the site area. Discussion of counter offer and district underutilization of the site was discussed. The City owned water tower which was built in 1928 has been housed free of charge on District property. Dr. Phillips indicated we need to come up if an exchange where both sides win. Mr. Tinajero indicated the tower identifies the city and added improvements to lights on the tower helps show pride of the community. 4.0 Update on City's Youth Services Supervisor Gerardo Mouet provided an update on the position the City Council approved. The city received 331 applicants and are currently going through a selection process. Mr. Benavides indicated this position is to work on partnership with SAUSD to serve our students. Ms. Amezcua introduced Dr. Suzi Lopez to work with city staff on programs for the children. Requested Dr. Lopez be on the next agenda to explain the program. Dr. Lopez indicated she already met with the Superintendent on items the district will be working on. SAUSD/CITY JOINT P011_,,:Y MP TWG 1.29.2013 13B-20 5.0 Summer Night Lights Program Chris Dalton indicated the program was a request from Mayor Pro -Tem Martinez. In order for the program to work the non-profit organizations need the superintendent's permission to allow them to offer the program. CDA set aside $100,000 of CDBG funds for non -profits to rent facilities from the district. The application for funding will end on February 5th. In corporation with PRCSA and the SAUSD the non -profits would operate a center from July 1 -September 30 (9pm to llpm). Ms. Amezcua indicated because this is a late evening program school/city police needs to be present at the site. Mr. Mouet indicated Jerome and Madison Park are in the California Endowment area and might provide additional funding for this pilot. EI Salvador Center can also be used as a pilot program. Ms. Amezcua raised concern that 3 areas may be difficult to manage. Mr. Tinajero agreed, and indicated Madison should be one of the sites. There was a concern that one week left on the application deadline is too short. Mr. Godinez indicated CDBG funding has its own cycle and the deadline is the beginning to assess the proposed CDBG. 6.0 Update on SAUSD Youth Restorative Justice Initiative Dr. Sonia Llamas, Assistant Superintendent, indicated it is important that students and staff build a meaningful relationship. Last year SAUSD was able to obtain a $3 million grant for this program. The program wants the students to network with focus on mutual -respect. 700 students were trained and 9,000 students had individual meetings. Requested City Council look at the on-line video. Mr. Benavidez indicated he heard of the intervention to support the students and appreciated the information so city can help with partnership in the program and requested the city manager to look at variety of ways to help. 7.0 Introduction of the New Chief of School Police Chief Anastasia Smith was introduced and she outlined her years of service in law enforcement. Indicated she was pleased to be selected and has already contacted the Chiefs of other Law Enforcement Agencies to get familiar with the issues'in Santa Ana and Orange County. 8.0 ActiveShooter—JointTraining Chief Anastasia Smith indicated she is working hard behind the scenes with Chief Valentine on setting up exercise on the second week in June. Her experience in organizing the security and safety of 13,000 law enforcement personnel at a conference will be a great help. SONr POLICY MEETING 1-29-2Oi3 13B-21 9.0 Discuss Agenda for Special Joint City Council/SAUSD Board of Education meeting Mr. Palacio indicated it would be easier if the Superintendent, City Manager, Councilman Villegas and Board President Amezcua met to discuss items to address. Councilman Villegas and Board President Amezcua agreed and indicated a time line should be set up so it can be reported at the April meeting. 10.0 Next meeting scheduled quarterly meeting— Monday April 30, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. —Santa Ana Unified School District 1" Floor Training Room, 1601 E. Chestnut, Santa Ana, Calif. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the District and City, the Joint Policy meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ATTEST: Ron Ono, Recording Secretary sAis,-)/ c;rrv10;nrPO! _'CYMHTING 1-29-291a 13B-22