HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MIN JULY 3MINUTES OF, THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 3, 2018
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:09 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
VICENTE SARMIENTO (5:11 P.M.)
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO (5:31 P.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:09 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy and Steven V. Pham,
Executive Director of Human Resources
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Employee Organizations: • Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)
Part -Time
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. Theresa Le v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30-2018-00988425-C U -C R -CJ C
b. Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, et al.., U.S. District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -DOC (KESx)
3. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government Code:
Ronald Moreno v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
case # ADJ11089928
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
the Regular Meeting which will begin immediately following the Closed Session Meeting.
RECESSED CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION.
AT 6:13 P.M.
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JULY 3, 2018
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:21 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
ERIC WAKELING, POLICE CHAPLAIN
• SPECIAL PRESENTATION — Orange County Water District General Manager, Mike
Markus.
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to
Neutral Ground in recognition of the Summer Night Lights program and contributions to
the community.
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
Valley High School's High School Inc. Culinary Arts and Hospitality Academy in
recognition of their 2018 Cooking Up Change National Championship.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - There was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Emily Perarza, representing Invest in Youth Coalition, opined city budget needs guidelines
and asked City Council to think of Santa Ana youth.
• Annie Lai, thanked City Council for including funding for legal defense for its residents.
Opined service is a vital resource for Santa Ana residents and urged City Council to
consider an increase in funding.
• Jennifer Koh, opined legal defense funds are well spent and urgently needed. Urged City
Council to consider an increase in funding.
• Dulce Saavedra, addressed City Council to present guidelines in investing cannabis
revenue in youth programs, and to request implementation of a youth advisory board.
• Roberto Herrera, opined universal representation is needed and continued support will
send a message that all are welcomed in Santa Ana.
• George S., expressed concern over Delhi homeless shelter and need for additional law
enforcement to patrol area.
• Denise S., addressed City Council to request additional law enforcement to patrol area,
nightly disturbance, and need to address homeless issue.
Councilmember Sarmiento, expressed concern over Board of Supervisors approval of a three-
year lease extension of the Delhi homeless shelter over City of Santa Ana's objections, need
to address nuisance impact, and dangers created by facility.
Councilmember Solorio, opined need to close Delhi facility, inappropriate location, and
negative impact on community. Asked staff if $2.6 million in cannabis revenue indicated in
budget is already earmarked for other purposes, how additional $5 million projection is
earmarked and placed in the general fund, and voting requirements if item is a reserved fund.
Opined anticipated cannabis revenue projection should count towards structural deficit.
Councilmember Benavides, noted opportunity to negotiate with county to provide private
patrol or Orange County Sherriff services in the area. Asked City Attorney if council can draft
an ordinance or modify the original motion to ensure youth services fund is established to
capture cannabis revenue and creation of new or enhanced services for youth services in
community.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted City Council can request reconsideration or direct staff to
prepare an ordinance; projected cannabis revenue are not reserve monies.
Deputy City Manager Cortez, noted $2.6 million is identified as a reserve appropriation for
youth services and additional $2.6 million is reserve appropriation for enforcement in the
general fund.
Councilmember Villegas, recommend that a portion of cannabis revenue to be used for youth
drug education.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION. Approved staff recommendations on Consent Calendar items 10A
through 25C.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2018 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approved Minutes.
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on fust reading,
such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading.
11A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FOR THE ADOPTION OF CITY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the June 19, 2018 City Council meeting and approved
by a vote of 5-0 (Benavides and Martinez absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 22, 2018.
MOTION: Placed ordinance on second reading and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2951 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL
OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2018
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BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT ROMAN A. REYNA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A
PARTIAL -TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 11, 2018 AS THE WARD 4
REPRESENTATIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appointed Roman A. Reyna to the Planning Commission as the
Ward 4 representative (replaces P. Bacerra).
13B. APPOINT LESLEY LUNA TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL -
TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 15, 2020 AS THE WARD 3 ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION. Appointed Lesley Luna to the Youth Commission as an
Alternate Member representing Ward 3 (replaces C. Duran).
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
MOTION. Approved settlement as follow:
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government Code:
Ronald Moreno v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
case # ADJ11089928; settlement in the amount of $270,000 approved by 6-0
vote (Martinez absent).
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR JUNE 2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 —Public Works Agency
The CIP Executive Summary Schedule is available on the City's website at
hftp://www.santa-ana.oro/pwa/documents/ExecutiveMonthlyCI PJune2018. pdf
MOTION: Received and filed.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. CONTRACT AWARD TO VANTAGE COMPANY FOR SANTA ANA POLICE
DEPARTMENT ATRIUM PANEL RETROFIT PROJECT AND VARIOUS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - SPEC. NO. 18-051 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
21 - Finance and Management Services Agency; and Police Department
MOTION:
1. Authorized a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Vantage Company to reinforce the wood paneling in two atriums of the
Police Department in an amount not to exceed $24,800, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Established a blanket order contract with Vantage Company for the
period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 for various construction projects
for the Facilities Maintenance Department in an amount not to exceed
$25,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION FOR THE THORNTON PARK
LIGHTING PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 16-2655) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1B
& 1 G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Accepted the Notice of Completion for the construction of the
Thornton Park Security Lighting Project.
23B. ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION OF THE ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT (PROJECTS 17-6891, 16-
6865,15-6842) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B & 1G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION. Accepted the Notice of Completion for the construction of Alley
Improvements in the Eastside Neighborhood project.
23C. ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION FOR THE EDINGER AVENUE AND
WILLITS/SULLIVAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT
NOS. 16-7521, 16-7522) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G) — Public Works
Agency
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MOTION. Accepted the Notice of Completion for the construction of the
Edinger Avenue and Willits/Sullivan Landscape Improvements Project.
23D. APPROVE REVISED COST ANALYSIS FOR GRANT -FUNDED SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL ENHANCEMENTS AT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
[PROJECT NO. 16-6872, ATPL-5063 (161)] {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1B &
1 G} — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Approved a revised cost analysis for the grant -funded project,
Safe Routes to School Enhancements at Washington Elementary, to utilize
additional project grant funding available for traffic safety enhancements,
resulting in a net increase of $146,000 in the project contingency budget.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WESTBOUND
COMMUNICATIONS FOR "READY OC" EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND
"IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHINGT"'" PUBLIC AWARENESS
CAMPAIGNS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 6}—Police Department
MOTION: Authorized the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
a fourth amendment, extending the term with Westbound
Communications, Inc. for consultant services in the continuance of the
Ready OC Emergency Preparedness Campaign and the "If You See
Something, Say SomethingTM11 Public Awareness Campaignfor the period
of June 16, 2018 through September 30, 2018, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. No additional
funding is being requested, as funding needed to complete the additional
milestones for the revised term are included in the current $1,500,000
agreement amount (AGMT. No. 2018-171).
25B. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC FOR A WATER AND SEWER
COST OF SERVICE STUDY (NONGENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
6, 1 H} — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorized the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Stantec to conduct a water and sewer cost of service
study for a three-year period beginning July 3, 2018 and expiring July 2,
2021, with provisions for up to two one-year renewal options exercisable
by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed
$158,000, including a $138,912 project fee and a contingency of $19,088 for
the term of the agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-172).
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25C. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH JONES & MAYER FOR SPECIAL LEGAL
COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL LITIGATION (STRAGIC
PLAN NO. 1, 3, 4, 51 — City Attorney's Office and Human Resources Department
MOTION: Authorized the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Jones & Mayer, Attorneys at Law, for legal
services related to municipal law and litigation, for a three-year term from
July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021, for a maximum amount to be spent of
$250,000 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-173).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY CLERK OF THE COUNCIL HUIZAR TO ROMAN
REYNA, PLANNING COMMISSIONER AND LESLEY LUNA, YOUTH COMMISSIONER,
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
REGULAR BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A. GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 2018; REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE CONSOLIDATE CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO
ELECT CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND SUBMISSION OF A
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING BY -WARD ELECTIONS
FOR VOTER CONSIDERATION (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — City Attorney
and Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the June 5, 2018 and June 19, 2018 City Council Meetings by a
6-0 vote (Martinez absent).
City Council noted that matter would be deferred until Closed Session
discussion held on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) litigation matter.
Clerk of the Council Huizar noted at the conclusion of the Closed Session
meeting that matter suspended until July 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
55B. DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
REGARDING MODERNIZATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,
CAMPAIGN AND GIFT LIMITS - AND., QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION BALLOT; APPROVE
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RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE; AUTHORIZE AND DESIGNATE CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS TO FILE ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS;
AND OTHER ELECTION RELATED ACTIONS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) —
City Manager, City Attorney and Clerk of the Council Office
Councilmember Benavides, asked staff if item presented represents
recommendations by council at previous meeting. Expressed support to give
staff direction to move forward and place item on ballot.
Councilmember Sarmiento, asked staff if additional language can be added and
deadline to introduce for council consideration.
Clerk of the Council Huizar, noted August 10, 2018 is the legal deadline and
need to identify councilmembers if more than three wish to sign or author an
argument. Informed council item for consideration only includes removal of
boards and commissions from charter to municipal code, campaign contribution
and gift limits to the municipal code, and finance director qualifications to be
consistent with all other directors.
Councilmember Solorio, noted item only addresses three items previously
presented. Asked staff if item only strikes language pertaining to boards and
commissions, gifts, donations, and state law conflicts.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted items objected to were removed, any items of
substance to be revised would require item to be placed on the agenda for the
next meeting, and previous council direction to staff to include any benign items
from previous list.
MOTION: Directed staff to move forward with placing modernization of
Charter provisions as provided for in staff report, and approve actions
accordingly.
1. Adopted resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-046 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND
GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 TO
ELECT CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND FOR
SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER THE CITY CHARTER SHOULD BE AMENDED TO
MODERNIZE AND REMOVE OUTDATED LANGUAGE TO
REFLECT CHANGES OR CONFLICTS IN THE CITY OR STATE
LAW CONCERNING GIFTS AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
AND DESIGNATED CITY FUNDS; CREATE CONSISTENCY IN
Wo -THE) iMUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BOARDS . AND
COMMISSIONS; AND MOVE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
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FINANCE DIRECTOR TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE
COUNTY CONSOLIDATE THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
fl. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-047 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH THE
LANGUAGE OF A BALLOT TITLE REGARDING WHETHER THE
CITY CHARTER SHOULD BE AMENDED TO MODERNIZE AND
REMOVE OUTDATED LANGUAGE TO REFLECT CHANGES OR
CONFLICTS IN THE CITY OR STATE LAW CONCERNING
GIFTS AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND DESIGNATED
CITY FUNDS; CREATE CONSISTENCY IN THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND MOVE
THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT FOR
THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
6, 2018
iii. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-048 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE SANTA ANA CHARTER REGARDING WHETHER THE CITY
CHARTER SHOULD BE AMENDED TO MODERNIZE AND
REMOVE OUTDATED LANGUAGE TO REFLECT CHANGES OR
CONFLICTS IN THE CITY OR STATE LAW CONCERNING
GIFTS AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND DESIGNATED
CITY FUNDS; CREATE CONSISTENCY IN THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND MOVE
THE QUALIFICATION FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
a. Designated Councilmembers Villegas, Solorio and
Benavides to author an Argument and Rebuttal statement.
b. Directed City Attorney to prepare Impartial Analysis.
C. Directed Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by
law.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
Martinez (1)
55C. DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE AN ADD ON SALES AND USE TAX MEASURE
FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL
ELECTION BALLOT FOR VOTER CONSIDERATION; SELECTION OPTION
AND ADOPT RESOLUTION CALLING FOR CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION
WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE; AUTHORIZE AND DESIGNATE CITY
COUNCILMEMBER(S) TO FILE ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS;
AND RELATED ACTIONS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — City Manager's
Office
Jorge Garcia, Assistant to the City Manager presented staff report.
Background
• March 20, 2018- City Council Authorized staff to enter into
agreements to evaluate revenue generating options
• May 1, 2018- City Enters into Agreement with MuniServices
— Contract Covers two tax measures: Sales Tax and Adult Use &
Commercial Cannabis Tax
—Additional Consultant Team
• Strategy Consultant- GrassrootsLabs (Mike Madrid)
• Polling Consultant- FM3/Fairbanks, Maslin, Maullin, Metz (John Fairbanks)
What is a sales and use tax?
• Definition
— The sales tax is imposed on retail transactions.
It applies to all retail salesof tangible personal
property. The use tax Is Imposed on
consumers of tangible personal property that
Is used, consumed, or stored.
— Sales tax is the common term used to describe
both.
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What is Sales and Use Tax NOT Applicable to?
Five General Exemption Categories
— Necessities of Life
• Food products (unless heated), purchases made with CALFRESH Benefits, health
related, housing (i.e. utilities, rental of furnishings)
— General Public Benefit
• Alternate energy, museums and public art exhibits, non -profits, out-of-state
military purchases
— Industry Benefit
• Transportation related Industry (i.e. motor vehicle fuel, air carriers, entertainment
Industry)
— Exclusions by Definition
• Admission charges, sales price/gross receipts, services
— Others Exemptions, Exclusions, or Credits
Why should Santa Ana consider an add on sales and
use tax?
• Placing the measure on the ballot allows voters to decide what level
of service they would like
• A service level deficit currently exists
• Improve police response times and address crime
• Address homelessness related concerns
• Address deferred maintenance
• Provide quality youth services
Additional needs and priorities
• Quality of Life Team & Homeless Enterprise Fund Compliance
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• More Youth Programing • Worker's Compensation
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• Funding to Enhance Economic Dev. f • Liability Increases
• Additional Police Officer Recruitments • City Hall Seismic Retrofit
• Maintain Reserve Policy Funding levels I • SARTC Improvements
• Facility Deferred Maint. & Vehicles•PERS Challenges
• InformationTechnology Infrastructure
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Status Quo Forecast
`Addressed through the use of S10.2M in one-time fund ingsources
100% Success Rate in 2016 in Orange County Add On
Sales Tax Measures
• Voters approved local sales and use tax
in five Orange County cities
• Other cities are evaluating similar
options for 2018
How will consumers respond?
Reaffirmed in 2026
• Consumers do not generally comparison shop for better sales tax
rates
—They prefer to shop local
• Costs to go beyond city limits generally not considered worth the
extra effort
• Historically passage of add on sales tax measures has not led to a
decline In sales tax revenue especially if it is clear how the additional
tax revenue will be spent (i.e. homelessness, public safety, quality of
life, and infrastructure)
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Reaffirmed in 2026
• Consumers do not generally comparison shop for better sales tax
rates
—They prefer to shop local
• Costs to go beyond city limits generally not considered worth the
extra effort
• Historically passage of add on sales tax measures has not led to a
decline In sales tax revenue especially if it is clear how the additional
tax revenue will be spent (i.e. homelessness, public safety, quality of
life, and infrastructure)
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• Poll Conducted by FM3 June 7-17, 2018
— 642 respondents by Santa Ana voters
— 95% confidence interval with t 4% margin of error
— Poll conducted via telephone and online survey via email
• Poll questions prepared by team of consultants
• Draft/Preliminary Results received by CAO June 20t"
Councilmember Questions from June 19, 2018
• Sales Tax Revenue at different intervals
— Y = $20 million
—Y4 _ $30 million
— i = $40 million
— 1 % = $60million
• Were other options evaluated?
• Staff recommendation based on:
— Timing, probability of success, and funding opportunity
Councilmember Questions from June 19, 2018
• Sunset Option
— Typically used to finance fixed project or capital Infrastructure
— Typically used to address temporary or term specific needs
— Can polarize electorate by temporary providing services and having them go away
— May require re -authorization by electorate
• Addressing Economic Development & Development Impact
— Branding Study. Business Attraction and Retention, Shop Local Program, Financial
Incentives, Site Selection, Small Business Development, Jab Training through
WorkCenter
— Planning & Building Aprency has begun Including a section titled "Economic
Development Benefits' on the Planning Commission staff reports. The objective is to
Identify the economic benefits for each new development. The economic benefits of
each development projects will vary dependingon the Jpe of use, but generally the
reports will capture estimates of: new jobs, projected sa es tax revenue, and the
Increases in property valuations, infrastructure impacts, and core service impacts.
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Councilmember Questions from June 19, 2018 (cont'd)
• Analysis on Housing Impact
— The City imposes impact fees on land development projects to mitigate general impacts to
city Infrastructure, such as parks, library, transportation, sewer, and storm drainage
systems. The primary objective of a development Impact fee (DIF) program Is to ensure
that new development pays the capital costs associated with growth.
— The City Is completing a study is to establish the Infrastructure expansion that Is needed to
mitigate general impacts from anticipated land development projects, and to quantify
those mitigations Into dollars. Funds collected will be used to pay for increasing the
infrastructure's capacity in support of development.
— The fees are limited to fair share proportional costs for capital and may not be used for
Infrastructure maintenance.
Council member Questions from June 19, 2018 (cont'd)
• What other City ballot measure are being considered
— Current Pending Items
• owcouncilmember Elections
• Adult Use& Commercial Cannabis Tax
• CharterAmendments
• District Elections
• What other Impacts to rate payers are pending
— November Election
• SAUSDpotential school bond
— Other considerations
• PoseldonDesallnationPlant
• Gas Tax Repeal Ballot Initiative
• Electricity, Refuse, Water, and Sevier rates
• Reduction of Sanitation Rates
What will the revenue be used for?
• Quality of Life Team & Homeless , • Enterprise Fund Compliance r
• More Youth Programing • Worker's Compensation
• Funding to Enhance Economic Dev. ; • Liability Increases
• Additional Police Officer Recruitments I • City Hall Seismic Retrofit
• Maintain Reserve Policy Funding levels I • SARTC Improvements
• Facility Deferred Maint. & Vehicles I • PERS Challenges
• Information Technology Infrastructure
Other City Council and Community Priorities
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Ensuring Fiscal Transparency
• Oversight Board
• Annual Independent Audit
• Disclosure of expenditures
Councilmember Villegas expressed his support on item to maintain a level of
service.
The following spoke on the matter:
• Alexis Teodoro, opined need to have conversation on how to use proposed
tax revenue, need to use tax in a manner that will benefit the residents in an
efficient way, and proposed a co -sharing leadership in the decision making
process over tax measure revenue.
• Carolyn Cavecche, CEO and President of Orange County Tax Payer's
Association, opined raising taxes to meet financial obligations is hard, tax
increase will hurt businesses and residents, and sales tax increases is a
regressive tax. Requested City Council to agendize a charter amendment
that would bring City of Santa Ana into compliance with proposition 62.
• Peter Whittingham, on behalf of Orange County Auto Dealers Association,
expressed concern over sales tax increase. Opined auto dealers have
experience a decrease in sales after a sales tax increase is imposed, sales
tax increase would place Santa Ana dealerships at a competitive
disadvantage, and offered shop local rebate program idea to help offset
regressive nature of a tax increase.
• Ivan Enriquez, addressed City Council to request consideration of working
class residents when discussing tax revenue and to provide oversight.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Villegas, noted there are over 189 vacancies in the city, 61
funded police vacancies, and reduced services as a result of vacancies. Opined
insufficient amount of tax revenue to maintain the same level of services,
consequences of not passing tax increase, and responsibility of council to keep
city safe.
Councilmember Tinajero, need to address structural deficit, to promote
businesses, promote revenue, and opportunity to have residents to vote on tax
measure. Noted City of Santa Ana is one of the few cities with a large population
and a small police force. Asked council to consider an eight-year limit on tax
measure and to City Attorney Carvalho if council can support placing a tax
measure on the ballot without choosing available options.
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Councilmember Solorio, expressed opposition to item. Opined insufficient
amount of outreach has been conducted, sales tax increases are regressive,
and tax increase affects poor and working class. Asked City Attorney to clarify
amount of votes required.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted four votes are required to adopt item and place on
ballot, five vote requirement only applies to general law cities, and council
support to place tax measure on ballot without choosing specific option would be
largely symbolic and would require adoption before resolution can take effect.
Mayor Pulido, commented that other cities have higher tax rates, eight-year
provision would be a shock to the system and may have devastating results.
Expressed support to form an ad hoc committee to create better options
including a "Buy Santa Ana Campaign".
City Manager Godinez, indicated that 12 -year horizon provision was included to
address potential economic downturn and expressed interest from council.
Councilmember Sarmiento, stated that measure to increase services and not to
approve pay raises; need to change fiscal and reserve policy.
Councilmember Benavides, concerned with financial situation for the next
council and opined budget chart does not paint a positive fiscal picture.
MOTION. Support a 1% add on sales and use tax and directed staff to
bring back matter to the next City Council Meeting to either ratify position
or select other option provided on the Santa Ana Neighborhood Safety and
Essential City Services Protection Measure.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Villegas (4)
NOES: Solorio (1)
ABSTAIN: Benavides (1)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
**Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 551):
Mayor Pulido's campaign consultant is active in the cannabis industry.
Councilmember Sarmiento is legal counsel for public agencies and assists in drafting
cannabis policies.
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55D. DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MEASURE FOR VOTER CONSIDERATION ON
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 BALLOT; ADOPT RESOLUTION CALLING FOR
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE;
AUTHORIZE AND DESIGNATE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO AUTHOR AND
FILE AN ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS; AND RELATED
ACTIONS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — City Manager's Office
Councilmember Solorio, asked if item requires four or five votes, if members of
the Santa Ana Cannabis Association were consulted, and if support for item was
expressed. Directed staff to strike "reserve' reference from page 55D regarding
enforcement and youth services to avoid confusion.
Assistant to the City Manager Garcia, noted supportive communication with
Santa Ana Cannabis Association, recommendation made as to cap amounts,
council authority to increase or decrease amounts, and addition of language to
ordinance to allow council to make administrative changes as the industry
changes.
Councilmember Benavides, asked if item is specific to commercial and adult use
cannabis and council ability to adjust tax rate. Directed staff to have adult use
and commercial cannabis funds allocated to youth services, enforcement, and to
general fund.
Clerk of the Council Huizar, noted item allows for up to five councilmembers to
file arguments and need to identify participating councilmembers.
MOTION. Directed staff to move forward with placing a commercial
cannabis business license tax measure on the ballot as provided for in
staff report, and approve actions accordingly.
1. Adopted resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-049 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 AND THE PLACEMENT ON THE
BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING A COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND REQUESTING THAT THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE
CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL
STATEMENTS
2. Authorized the filing of Argument and Rebuttal Statements.
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a. Designated Councilmembers Benavides, Tinajero, Villegas and
Solorio to author an Argument and Rebuttal statement.
3. Directed City Attorney to prepare Impartial Analysis.
4. Directed Clerk of the Council to publish legal notices as required by
law.
MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
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•II:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 5A) - Community Development Agency
Continued from the May 1, 2018 City Council meeting by a vote of 5-0 (Martinez
and Pulido absent) and from the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Martinez absent).
MOTION., Staff requested continuation of matter.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
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MOTION. Designated Mayor Pro Tem Michele Martinez as a voting
delegate for the League of California Cities' Annual Conference's General
Assembly scheduled for September 14, 2018.
MOTION: Solodo
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Tinajero
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Villegas (2)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING — RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS AND
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
4) - Planning and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 22, 2018 and
notices mailed on June 21, 2018.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the Hearing
closed.
MOTION.
1. Adopted resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-050 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF
SECURINGAND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES
DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH
COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE
2. Approved an appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-003 - Recognizing $28,332.87
in the Special Repair and Demolition Fund revenue account for fiscal year
2018-19 and appropriating the same in the expenditure account.
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MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Martinez, Villegas (2)
75B. PUBLIC HEARING — RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR WEED
ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4E) — Public Works Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 22, 2018 and
notices mailed on June 21, 2018.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the Hearing
closed.
MOTION: Adopted resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-051 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED, RUBBISH,
AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT; MAKING, CONFIRMING, AND LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A COPY OF THE
REPORT THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR,
ASSESSOR, AND TAX COLLECTOR
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Martinez, Villegas (2)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place
items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
DISCUSS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN EMERGENCY�'
ORDINANCE ON PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AN011JEW1`IFY!"'"
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POTENTIAL SITES; AND AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AND IDENTIFY KEY
SITES FOR MOTEL CONVERSION (Mayor Pro Tem Martinez)
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent) and from the June 19, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 4-0 vote
(Martinez, Sarmiento, and Tinajero absent).
MOTION. Continued matter to allow Mayor Pro Tem Martinez to present
item.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Martinez, Villegas (2)
RECESSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:58 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AND RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:59 P.M.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Dale Helvig, requested Councilmember Solorio to take a position to support Park Santiago
residents against 2525 Main Street development.
o Councilmember Solorio, asked City. Attorney Carvalho if it is appropriate for
councilmembers to take a position before environmental review is completed.
o City Attorney Carvalho, advised councilmembers who wish to participate in the decision
process on 2525 Main Street development to not formulate a position on the issue or
risk a violation of due process.
• Steve Gorgone, opined 2525 Main Street development is not a solution to housing crises,
negative impact on surrounding areas, any new development must add beauty to the
neighborhood.
• Miguel Hernandez, expressed support for conversion to district elections and need for
change as soon as possible.
• Rory Kirk, express concern over 2525 Main Street development; Park Santiago would be
negatively impacted if development is approved.
• Sue McDonald, opined Park Santiago is special because of its history, past city efforts to
preserve neighborhood, and negative impact to neighborhood. ; -
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• Perla Dionicio, expressed concern over American History Walk event attendance by
groups that have performed atrocious acts of violence against immigrant groups. Read
social medial post to City Council from Committee Member Moreno stating the need to
have I.C.E. based in Santa Ana and need to deport all illegal aliens. Asked City Council to
remove Moreno as a committee member.
• Ivan Enriquez, expressed concern over hate groups attendance at city sponsored
American History Walk event, Committee Member Moreno's invitation of hate groups, and
public safety in general.
o Councilmember Tinajero, expressed concern over safety of individual and need to
respect residents.
• Billy Leigh, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development and opined need to
conduct environmental impact and light pollution study.
• Dan Escamilla, informed City Council of police officer misconduct resulting in revocation of
his conceal weapon permit, intent to file legal tort claim against the city, and pending
internal investigation.
• Laura Perez, expressed concern over hate group attendance at American History Walk
event and Committee Member Moreno's statements indicating her membership with the
Minuteman group. Opined future volunteers should be screened and live scanned to
ensure they have a clean background and need to have event organized by the youth
program or local high school students.
RECESSED CITY COUNCIL TO RECONVENE TO THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT
9:28 P.M. THERE WAS NO REPORTABLE ACTION.
ADJOURNED - 10:50 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California..
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Policy on Use of General Reserve and Enterprise Funds
• Amendment to Metro East Mixed -Use Overlay District
• Jail Reuse Study
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