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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
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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 Morganstern, OCFA
Elizabeth Plomik, 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.
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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, lc}
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, Icl
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
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, 1c)
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.
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.
FUTURE ITEMS
OCFA Item
ADJOURNMENT — 6:49 P.M.
AVID VALENTIN
Chief of Police
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