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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MIN SEPT 4MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 5:11 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:13 P.M.) MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem (5:18 P.M.) P. DAVID BENAVIDES VICENTE SARMIENTO JOSE SOLORIO SAL TINAJERO (5:40 P.M.) JUAN VILLEGAS COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: STAFF Present: RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Benavides, Sarmiento, Solorio and Villegas. MOTION: Elect Councilmember Sarmiento as Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2- 101 due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem). MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Villegas Benavides, Sarmiento, Solodo, Villegas (4) None (0) None (0) Martinez Pulido, Tinajero (3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-1 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE RECESSED AT 5:15 P.M. AND CONVENED IN ROOM 147 FOR CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TO TAKE FOLLOWING ACTION AT 5:18 P.M. AND RETURNED TO ROOM 147 FOR CONTINUED DISCUSSION. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (b), there was a need to take immediate action on an item and the need for action came to the attention of the local agency subsequent to the posting of the agenda; City Attorney Carvalho requested that the following item be added to the Agenda: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: c. 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); MOTION. It was moved by Councilmember Benavides, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, to add emergency item to Closed Session Agenda. Motion carried 6-0 (Tinajero absent). 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 LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: a. Rita Marie Gomez, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Case No. 30-2017-00898044-C U-PO-CJC b. Theresa Le v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2018-00988425-CU-CR-CJC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-2 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case. 3. 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 Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-3 REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 6:27 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem P. DAVID BENAVIDES VICENTE SARMIENTO JOSE SOLORIO SAL TINAJERO (6:44 P.M.) JUAN VILLEGAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: NONE STAFF Present: RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO JERRY HILL, POLICE CHAPLAIN PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ naming September 4, 2018 as Kathi Bowman Day. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported actions as noted on Agenda Item 19A. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-4 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar items 10A through 29A, with the following modification: • Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Item 20A for separate discussion. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero (1) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. 10B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. ORDINANCES/SECOND READING In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading. 11A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING EXPEDITED STREAMLINED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PERMITTING PROCESS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-5 Placed on first reading at the August 21, 2018 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-0 (Sarmiento and Tinajero absent). Published in the Orange County Reporter on August 24, 2018. MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2953 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVII TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES—AGENDA AND MINUTES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION Receive and file. NAME MEETING DATE Economic Development Infrastructure, Budget 5/14/2018 and Technology Committee 6/14/2018 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office MOTION: Approved settlement agreements and provided staff direction as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (a) Rita Marie Gomez, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Case No. 30-2017-00898044-CU-PO-CJC; Settlement in the amount of $75,000 approved by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent). (b) Theresa Le v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2018-00988425-CU-CR-CJC; Settlement Agreement in the amount of $265,000 approved by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10A-6 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 (c) 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); Council provided staff direction and,approved by a vote of 7-0. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case. Authorized City Attorney to seek a writ in opposition to a sales tax measure argument that was submitted by Steve Rocco by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent). City Attorney stated for the record that the Argument was submitted to the Clerk of the Council, as the elections official; she carried out her minstrel duty in accepting the Argument. City Council has directed staff to proceed with a writ to remove inaccurate, irrelevant or offensive language from said Argument. 19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — NONE 19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR AUGUST 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Public Works Agency The CIP Executive Summary Schedule is available on the City's website at hftp://www.santa- ana.orq/pwa/documents/ExecutiveMonthlyCl PAugust2018.pdf MOTION. Receive and file. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A� ___APPROVE- AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STEP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT_{STRATEGIC PLAN 1\10j, 3B}__Police Department Councilmember Benavides, supports item; requested statistical background of the number of individuals that have been removed from the streets who CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10A-7 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 have been under the influence along with additional data that would demonstrate that this in fact is an effective program and overall benefits of the program. "Councilmember Tinajero arrived at 6:44 pm. MOTION: 1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one-year agreement with the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant funds, for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $457,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-204). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - Recognizing State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant funds in the amount of $457,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure accounts. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: AGREEMENTS SECOND: Sarmiento Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 25A. APPROVE A CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH MATCH POINT TENNIS ACADEMY, LLC. FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CABRILLO TENNIS CENTER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 2B} — Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one year concession agreement with Match Point Tennis Academy, LLC. for the management, operation, and maintenance of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1OA-8 the Cabrillo Tennis Center in exchange for a fee payable to the City in the amount of $4,000 per month from September 5, 2018 through September 4, 2019, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. (AGMT. No. 2018-205). 25B. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ENERGY RETROFIT CO. TO INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING FIXTURES AND CONTROLS IN THE POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR ON -BILL FINANCING LOAN (RFP NO. 18-069) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 3D; 6, 2A} — Finance and Management Services Agency; Public Works Agency and Police Department MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with MarketingPower, Inc. (dba Energy Retrofit Co.), for the term beginning September 4, 2018, through December 28, 2018, to provide and install advanced energy-efficient lighting fixtures and controls at the Police Department Administration Building, in an amount not to exceed $656,847 inclusive of a 4% contingency in the amount of $24,519, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018- 206). 2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison to provide a $526,499 no -interest On -Bill Financing Loan and $115,348 in incentives to fund RFP No. 18-069, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018- 207). 25C. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ENERGY RETROFIT CO. TO INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING FIXTURES AND CONTROLS AT THE CORPORATE YARD FACILITIES AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR ON -BILL FINANCING LOAN (RFP NO. 18-071) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 4, 3D; 6, 2A} — Finance and Management Services Agency; and Public Works Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with MarketingPower, Inc. (dba Energy Retrofit Co.), for the term beginning September 4, 2018, through December 28, 2018, to provide and install advanced energy-efficient lighting fixtures and controls at the Corporate Yard Facilities administration and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10A-9 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 maintenance buildings, in an amount not to exceed $446,969, inclusive of a 10% contingency in the amount of $40,634, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-208). 2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison to provide a $407,795 no -interest On -Bill Financing Loan and $69,869 in incentives to fund RFP No. 18-071, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018- 209). 25D. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH ADMINSURE, INC., FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES FOR GENERAL LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7; 61 — Human Resources Department MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with AdminSure, Inc., subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide the City's self-insured third party claims administration and management for General Liability and Workers' Compensation for the initial three-year term of September 5, 2018 through August 31, 2021 with two, two year options for renewal. Annual total amounts not to exceed, as follow: FEES WORKERS' GENERAL LIABILITY COMBINED COMPENSATION MONTHLY ANNUAL MONTHLY AGMT. No. 2018- TOTAL AGMT. No. 2018-210 211 YEAR 1* $42,125 $14,600 $567,250 (10 MONTHS) YEAR $43,389 $15,038 $701,121 YEAR 3 $44,690 $15,489 $722,155 OPTIONAL $46,031 $15,954 $743,819 YEAR 4 OPTIONAL $47,412 $16,432 $766,134 YEAR 5 OPTIONAL $48,834 $16,925 $789,108 YEAR 6 OPTIONAL $50,300 $17,433 $812,796 YEAR 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-10 25E. APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RIO WEST LLC FOR WESTEND SUBSTATION OFFICE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.1, 1F}—Police Department MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a month-to-month lease agreement with Rio West, LLC for the use of the Westend Substation, for the period of November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019, in the annual amount of $31,464 ($2,622 per month), and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute two -one year lease agreements, following expiration of this lease, provided the annual lease increase does not exceed five percent, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-212). 25F. AWARD AGREEMENTS TO PROJECT PARTNERS, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, AND PENCO ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON- CALL ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C} — Public Works Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Project Partners, Inc., to provide engineering, technical, and administrative support services, for a three-year period commencing September 4, 2018, and expiring September 3, 2021, with provision for one, two-year renewal option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, including any renewal, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-213). 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, to provide engineering, technical, and administrative support services, for a three-year period commencing September 4, 2018, and expiring September 3, 2021, with provision for one, two-year renewal option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, including any renewal, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-214). 3. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Penco Engineering, Inc., to provide engineering, technical, and administrative support services, for a three-year period commencing September 4, 2018, and expiring September 3, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-11 2021, with provisions for one, two-year renewal option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, including any renewal, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-215). MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29A. APPROVE DONATION AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) — City Council MOTION. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with various organizations in support of their community events and programs, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, as follows: a. Child Creativity Lab in support of the Girl Scout STEAM Conference for young women in Santa Ana on December 8, 2018, in a one-time donation amount of $1,000 (Mayor Pro Tem Martinez); b. Santa Ana Unidos Boxing Club in support of the Roses in the Concrete Education and Arts Festival that occurred August 25, 2018, in a one-time donation amount of $500 (Councilmember Sarmiento). 29B. APPROVE INSURANCE RENEWALS WITH BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL, PUBLIC ENTITY PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM AND CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4,1) } — Human Resources Department MOTION: 1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool Liability Program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $3,700,000. 2. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool Workers' Compensation Program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 at an estimated premium not to exceed $400,000. 3. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $690,000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-12 4. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 for the annual administrative cost of $121,175. 5. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State Association of Counties — Excess Insurance Authority's Crime Bond Program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 at an estimated cost not to exceed $12,000. "END OF CONSENT CALENDAR" REGULAR BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCES / FIRST READING 50A. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,3C) — Public Works Agency and Information Technology Department The following spoke on the matter: • Judy Woolen, on behalf of AT&T, expressed concern over proposed design guidelines and requested opportunity to review guidelines to allow time for review and comments. • Sharon My[, on behalf of Verizon Wireless, thanked City and staff for their work in bringing item forward. Requested City Council to take into consideration correspondence submitted to the City. Council Discussion ensued. Councilmember Solorio, requested staff to provide information regarding outstanding issues, asked for a commitment to work with industry, and to take their suggestions into account. Executive Director of Public Works Fuad Sweiss, provided background review of project and expressed commitment to work with industry to address suggestions. MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO NS -2954 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-13 REPORTS 65A. ENTIRETY ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY MOTION: Solorio VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Martinez Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) RECEIVE AND FILE THE SANTA ANA JAIL REUSE FEASIBILITY STUDY {STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 5) — City Manager's Office Councilmember Benavides, requested staff to clarify alternative use of the holding facility and requested staff to pursue further alternative use options. Assistant to the City Manager, Jorge Garcia, provided overview of alternative use options and potential to expand use study. Noted Council direction to look at alternative non -jail use options, previous proposal contracting out facility, and highlighted current alternative use options would require capital investments. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, requested staff to provide a financial analysis if city entered into a partnership with private sector, and consider use that can be a community benefit. Councilmember Solorio, expressed support to use jail for its intended purpose and for community re-entry services/facilities. Opined re-entry services would be a benefit to the community. Councilmember Sarmiento, opined possibility of having compatibility use between holding facilities and re-entry services and potential to look at outsourcing jail facility. Directed staff to consider private sector use of the facility. MOTION. Receive and file. MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Solorio CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -14 VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 6513. RECEIVE AND FILE LETTER TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF COUNTY'S LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE ORANGE COUNTY NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1; 5) — City Manager's Office . Councilmember Solorio, supports item; requested briefing. Noted notification to county is consistent with letters sent by the Police Chief and the City to the State. Homeless Services Manager Kaka Hafsa, provided City Council with brief summary regarding public health issues, health hazards facing the community, and noted City's position to not have needle exchange program in the City. MOTION. Receive and file. MOTION: Martinez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Villegas Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 65C. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO TRANSITION THE COURTYARD EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER TO A NEW LOCATION AND EXPAND HOMELESS SHELTER BEDS FOR SANTA ANA {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 1,6; 5,4; 5,6) — City Managers Office The following spoke on the matter: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-15 • Bard Bollman, expressed opposition to opening shelter in a commercial area. • Wendy Bollman, urged City Council to look at other locations to establish a homeless shelter. • Janine Stallings, addressed City Council to advocate for homeless. Expressed support for shelter and/or any services city can provide to support homeless. • Susana Sandoval, on behalf of Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhood Alliance, opposes proposed memorandum of understanding. Opined shelter is not appropriate in an industrial area. Inquired as to environmental study and proposed 600 bed model. • Lisa Mills, opined need to ensure agreement has a bed count limit and should provide City the right to determine operational implementation at their discretion. • Chris Schmidt, expressed support for a 200 bed shelter and noted prior 2013 decision to limit shelter bed count. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked staff for their work in addressing homeless issue. Requested a friendly amendment as a condition to support item. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. Additional speaker commented: • Rob Neal, property owner of proposed shelter site, expressed strong opposition to shelter. Requested removal of property from consideration. Council discussion continued. City Manager Godinez, conveyed property owners have communicated with staff earlier today. Councilmember Benavides, opined proposed agreement is the closest the City and County have come to finding a solution and is the first step in engaging County towards implementing a binding agreement. Councilmember Solorio, does not support recommendation; need to define operational control and standards, include provisions to have County share data, and to have other cities open shelters. Councilmember Villegas, noted proposed facility would allow closure of courtyard; important to find a solution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-16 Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, opined that County has not addressed homeless situation, City has responsibility to act, and necessity to hold County accountable. Noted inability to enforce anti -camping law if City does not have sufficient beds - need to have shelter in the City. CouncilmemberTinajero, stated importance of engaging community, school district, and community college to ensure Sunshine ordinance compliance. In support of modeling proposal to current Anaheim homeless services being offered. Mayor Pulido, in support of having a strong police presence, to protect all who are negatively impacted by homeless, and to move toward working with County. MOTION., Authorize the City Manager execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT 2018- 216). MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Villegas VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PUBLIC HEARINGS Sarmiento (1) None (0) None (0) 75A. PUBLIC HEARING: SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-15 (SCH NO. 2006031041), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-03, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-06, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-03 TO EXPAND AND AMEND THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE - CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3; 5, 4} - Planning and Building Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter August 10, 2018 and notices mailed on August 9, 2018. Planning Commission approved recommended action on July 23, 2018 by a vote of 4-0 (Alderete, Contreras -Leo and Verino absent). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-17 Mayor Pulido had opened and Closed the Hearing on August 21, 2018 City Council meeting and continued matter by a vote of 6-0 (Sarmiento absent). Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Benavides, request staff to clarify possibility to bifurcate recommended action and return to council after it's been considered at the council committee level. Executive Director of Planning and Building, Mihn Thai, noted item may be bifurcated, but project should be reviewed as a whole in order to tum item around in a short time frame. Councilmember Sarmiento, noted concern with having the right balance between commercial and residential, ensuing economic impact, and need for additional time to review item. * Councilmember Benavides left dais at 8:04 pm. Councilmember Villegas motioned to continue item two week, seconded by Councilmember Tinajero. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, unsupportive of item. Opined development is not right for the zone and need to have mixed use properties. MOTION: Continue item for two weeks, to the September 18, 2018 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) 75B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION FOR THE SALE OF PORTIONS OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 1301 AND 1305 WEST 12TH STREET (NONGENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 G; 3, 2C) - Public Works Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter August 10, 2018. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 illim : Continued from the August 21, 2018 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Sarmiento absent). MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the September 18, 2018 Council Meeting, at the request of staff. MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) 75C. PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISH HEARING DATES AND HOLD FIRST OF FOUR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO MODIFY THE WARD BOUNDARIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on August 24 & 26, 2018; La Opinion on August 28 & 31, 2018; Nguoi Viet on August 27 & 31, 2018; Chinese Daily on August 29 & 31, 2018; and Korea Times on August 28&31,2018. Clerk of the Council introduced item and Paul Mitchell with Redistricting Partners who presented the item. 60 AEAINtRIRtR1R 00 PARTNERS What is the CVRA? The California Voting Rights Act is a state law that prohibits the use of At -Large election systems in local government if there is racially polarized voting. "At Large" Is defined as anything other than a system in which an elected official lives Ina district, and Is only elected by members of that district. "Racially Polarized Voting" Is determined through an analysis which quantifies the amount of voting which can be shown to he correlated to race. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-19 W I N HAYU -.uv s,F. x r.::',,.P A'-.s- _ What is the CVRA? The California Voting Rights Act takes the principles of the Federal Voting Rights Act and expands it regarding districted elections in two key ways: While Federal law uses "majority minority" districts as a standard for vulnerability, the CVM only requires "ability to Influence." The CVM requires that plaintiffs gel full reimbursement for legal fees associated with any successful challenge. r. x��"x. ,ie771777 Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by City of Santa Ana There are a number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump • Maintain 'communities of interest" • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact—appearance/function 00 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies There are a number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump • Maintain "communities of interest" • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact—appearance/function CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 10A-20 00 NEPISTRICTINC 00 PARTNERS Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies The "equal size" for the purposes of redistricting comes from the 2010 Census population. 2010 Population: 324,585 Median District Size: 54,098 • 5% Deviation Largest: 55,450 Smallest: 52,745 6 00 REDISTRICTING mfg PARTNERS Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies Other measures of population can be considered in line redistricting process, but NOT for the actual size of the districts, which has to use 2010 Census Population. • Current ACS Population: 332,935 (2.5% Growth) • ACS Adult Citizens: 140,419 • Current Voter Registration: 98,322 00 REDISTIUCTING OOPARTNERS Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies There are a number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump • Maintain "communities of interest' • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact—appearance/function I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -21 7M� Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies There area number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump • Maintain "communitiesofinterest" • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact—appearance/function 69 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS Communities of Interest Bringing like people together for representation What is a community of Interest includes ethnic and language minorities and other groups. • Communities covered by the Voting Rights Act • Latinos • Asians • African Americans • Religious communities • Other Nationality/Ethnic communities City of Santa Ana Latino and Asian Communities There are densities of Latino and Asian population that will need to be considered in line drawing process. For ethnic populationswe are concerned with the "Citizen Voting Age Population" (CVAP( as calculated bythe US Census in annually through the American Community Survey. Base ethnicity of the district shows 17%Asian and 60% Latino CVAP. However, these populations are not evenly distributed - there are strong concentmtions of each in parts of the district. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -22 4513 RERISLRICTINC 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Latino and Asian Communities CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -23 OO YFDmNICN6 onrumtes Communities of Interest Bringing like people together for representation Other communities, generally known as "communities of interest" can be determined by the councilor the public. Some examples are: People living near an industry (agricultural, aerospace, downtown) Senior Citizen communities Coastal / River access communities Environmental Interests Homeowners or Renters Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies There are a number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous— districts should not hop/jump • Maintain "communities of interest" • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact—appearance/function 00 RECISTBICTINC Nib FARRIERS Traditional Redistricting Principles Should be followed by Local Agencies There are a number of criteria that have been used nationally and upheld by courts. • Relatively equal size - people, not citizens • Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump • Maintain "communities of interest" • Follow city/county/local government lines • Keep districts compact — appearance/function CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 SEPTEMBER 4, 2078 1 OA -24 00 REDISTRICTING 040 PARTNERS City of C"�+" Ar" Current Dis ✓SA REDISTRICTING „ 00 PARTNERS City Of Santa Ana Neighborhoo CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -25 00 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana ScIro01 Districts � O z w' Population CVAP CVAP Latino i CVAPAsian Artesia Pilar 13,260 5,182 4,272 82% 470 9% Bila Vista 3,835 908 715 79% 59 6% Bristol Memory Coalition 2390 1297 705 54% 237 18% BristolAVarner 2,676 1,005 880 88% 35 3% Casa Gonna 1,217 277 186 67% 57 21% Casa De Santiago 7D9 534 173 32% 50 9% Cedar Evergreen Co -Op 1,186 368 365 99% D% Centennial Park 5,023 1,980 1,465 74% 151 8% Central City 6,227 2,715 2,250 83% 179 7% Concord 757 435 189 43% 145 33% Cornerstone Village 5,853 940 770 82% 140 15% Deihl 7,885 3,544 2,633 74% 146 4% Dovntown 2,496 795 444 56% 194 24% Eastside 13,026 3,321 2,963 89% 193 6% Edna Park 1,694 875 415 47% 210 24% al Square 358 275 140 51% 4 1% Fal,haven 2,399 1,225 855 70% 6S 5% Flshor Park 619 396 203 51% 22 6% Floral Park 1,762 970 180 19% 82 By Flovrcr Park L,261 3,080 1,605 52% 235 B% French Court 4,691 799 G20 76% 9 1% 00 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana ScIro01 Districts � O z w' L 00 PARTNERS i State Legislative O— 09 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana State Legislative O— O i Y�+h S ® ® -- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 26 1 OA -26 w SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Ord REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Congressional 00 REDISTRICTING 7 7 0 0 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Precincts 35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -27 00 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Current Lines Current lines 12 3 4 _ i, 6 . Population 53,095 - . ...- ..... 54,480_ -_ .._._ 54,772 -. .__-_ 54,79.1 - - 53,563 _ - 53,881 Deviation (1,003) 382 674 ? 696 (535) 1217) -2% 1% 1%' 1% -IX 0% 18. Citizens (CVAP) 22,613 16,410 30,800 1 _ 24,668. 20,426 . 25,502 43% 30K 56%' 45% 39% 47% Latino CVAP 14,944 13,103 13,853 � 14,606 14,713 12,843 66% 80,16 45[X,_ ST6 Current lines 12 3 4 5 6 . Population 53,095 - . ...- ..... 54,480_ -_ .._._ 54,772 -. .__-_ 54,79.1 - - 53,563 _ - 53,881 Deviation (1,003) 382 674 ? 696 (535) 1217) -2% 1% 1%' 1% -IX 0% 18. Citizens (CVAP) 22,613 16,410 30,800 1 _ 24,668. 20,426 . 25,502 43% 30K 56%' 45% 39% 47% Latino CVAP 14,944 13,103 13,853 � 14,606 14,713 12,843 66% 80,16 45[X,_ ST6 72% 50% _ White CVAP 4,743. 1,947 _ 9,260 _ 5,348 2,548 _ 3,551 21% 12% 30%' 22% 12% 14% African American CVAP 485 148�_ 316 ! 613 428 568 2% 1% 1%' 2% 251. 2% Asian CVAP 2,187 1,003 6,897 ! 3,694 • 2,525 8,068 10% -656, _ 22%;,- 15%_ _ _1256 32% CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -28 09 REDISTRICTING 00 PARTNERS RM City of Santa Ana Plan A t \ n 4 PLANA i i i A e C D E F • Population____„___ _ - 54,539 54,399 53,751 53,680 54,038 ; 54,176.1 Deviation.__ _ 441 ;_ _ _ 301 _ (347) (418). _ _ _ (601 _ _-_ I8 : 18+Citizens (-C—VA-P-1— -._ 27,031 20,808 27,179 25,585 17,295 22,52 6 j mx: 38% 51% 48% 32% 42% Latino CVAP _ _11,893 _ 15,300 _ 13,168 _ 14,900 _ 14,170 _ 14,636 44% 743% 48% 5896, 8296 65% White CVAP _ 2,915' 2,345 10,335 5,373 1,807 4,622 11% 11% 38% 21% 10% 21%” _ African American CVAP _ 263. 444 394 748 93 616 _ 1%: _ 236' 1% 3% 1% 3%' Asian CVAP 11,494; 2,525 2,776 _4,267' 995' 2,317.; 43% 12% 10-,6 17% 6%: lox 15b REDISTRICTING 04) PARTNERS City of Santa Ana o Plan B m CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 29 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -29 PLANE A B C D E F Population _ 53,861 _ 54,497 K367'_ 51,79 _ _ 5,269 53,792 Deviation - (234)'-, 399 _ 269 (304), 171 (306) 0%; _ 1% Oli: •1% Oli •1% 18, Cituens (CVAP) 27,760 ( 26,316 26,164 22,589: 22.235 15,360 52%' 48%: 48% 42% • 41% 29%x; Latino CVAP 11.212 15,234 17,834 ; 15,467 11,933 12,407 _ 40% 58% 68% 68I.G' 51% 81%, White CVAP _ 3,216 • 5,529 5.061 4,200 7,637 1,748 12% _ 21ffi 19% 19X 34% 11% African Ameikan CVAP 269 , 7S1 508 393 445 182 2%i 3% 25; 2.%' 2% 1X� Asian CVAP 12,482 4,486 2,407 2,163 1,938 898 , 4596 17% 9);' 10% 9% 69 .h9 REOISTRICTIRG 00 PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Plan C o 0 PLAN C A B C D E F Population 53,852 53,158 55,083 54,848 53,494 54,148 Deviation (246) (940) 985: 7S0 (604) 50 0% -29S, 2% 196• -156 0% 18, Citizens (CVAP) 29,015 23,568 20,253 22,779; 27,823 16,981 541% 44% 37%! 425% 52% 31% Latino CVAP 13,277 15,473 34,617 16,220 13,426 13,029 _ 39% 66% 72%' 71% 4X 77% W hiteVAP C 4,012 4,101 2,507 4,163' _8_ _ 10,533 _ _ 2,077 14% 17% 12% 38% 11%_ African American CVAP _ 283, 712, -3%' _ _ 487 _ _18%_ 330 _ _ _423 _ 313 195 2X 1%' 2% 2% Asian CVAP 12,846' 3,057; _ 2,450 1,706' 2,905 1,410, 44%; 13% 12%; 7%, 10% 8% CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -30 00 REDISTRICTING � — -- �- 04P PARTNERS City of Santa Ana Plan D -1 L,x 1L'm- jl a w. 7-1—.B n —;Z; .. PLAN A B (- D E F Population _ 53,515 52,395 _ ..C. .... 52,744 _ 56,104 51,4251 55,402 Deviation (583)_ (1,703), (1,354). 2,1106 327; 1,304 _ -_ -1%: - -395 - -3%; 496 1%. 2%' I8t Ci82enS(CVAP) 26,472 22,302 .14,018• 28.Ft8 25,658 23,321 497E_ 43%_ 27% 51% 47% 42% Latino NAP _ 10,813) _ 14,772 1Q901 15,789 _ 16.595 15,187 41%1 66%, 78%: 55% 65%; 65% _ White CVAP 3,058 - 4,651 _ 1,799 _ 91696 _ 5,332: , 2,861 12%' 21%t 13%: 34%' 21%; 125%' . African American CVAP 193 459 _ ... 193 - 444 429 % 840 11%, m. 1%..- 2% 2% 4%' Asian CVAP 11,776: 2,182 964 , 2,354 2,964: .._ 4,134 44% 101;6: 7%' 8%. 12% 18%. Mayor Pulido, Councilmember Villegas and Councilmember Sarmiento left dais at 7:54 pm. Councilmember Benavides returned to dais at 7:54 pm. Councilmember Sarmiento returned to dais at 7:58 pm. Mayor Pulido returned to dais at 7:59 pm. Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. The following spoke on the matter: • Elizabeth Martinez (Spanish translator requested.), addressed City Council to recommend new election maps by district should be just and inclusive towards all. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 31 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -31 *Councilmember Benavides returned to dais at 8:13 pm. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Benavides, inquired as to proposed map boundary line, neighborhood associations that straddle between two districts, ability to balance population by district, and level of community feedback. Presenter Paul Mitchel, noted council districts that straddle neighborhoods are inevitable when attempting to meet equal population criteria and goal to have final plan to have a total variance of no more than five percent. Clerk of the Council Huizar, conveyed community feedback important; there is a commitment to keep neighborhood associations intact as much as possible. *Mayor Pro Tem Martinez left dais at 8:16 pm. MOTION: Establish the following Public Hearing dates of September 4, September 18, October 16, and October 30, 2018; and the adoption of new boundaries at the Regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on November 20, 2018. 2. Open and Close the first Public Hearing that will explain the re - boundary process, review the criteria used to modify Ward boundaries, and allow residents to submit their ideas for potential "communities of interest" to consider in the new boundaries. MOTION: Solorio VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Villegas Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6) None (0) None (0) Martinez (1) Councilmember Sarmiento left dais at 8:15 pm. 75D. PUBLIC HEARING: ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS (TEFRA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE LOCATED AT 555 EAST MEMORY LANE; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -32 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Community Development Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on August 20, 2018. Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the Hearing closed. APPLICANT REQUESTS AND ACTIONS TAKEN. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") on behalf of Town and Country Manor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (the "Borrower"), for the benefit of Town and Country Manor (the "Project") for the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of certain retirement, nursing, assisted living and parking facilities of the continuing care retirement community owned and operated by the Borrower, located at 555 East Memory Lane, Santa Ana, California 92706. 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-065 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN FACILITIES OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY TOWN AND COUNTRY MANOR OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE LOCATED AT 555 EAST MEMORY LANE, SANTA ANA, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Villegas Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5) None (0) None (0) Martinez, Sarmiento (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 33 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -33 JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY 80A. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 AND APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1) — Community Development Agency *Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, returned to dais at 8:25 p.m. MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-018 - Recognizing $250,000 in the Housing Successor Agency Fund prior year carry forward account and appropriating same to the expenditure account. MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Villegas Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (6) None (0) None (0) Sarmiento (1) RECESSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENED THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 8:21 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING AT 8:22 P.M. AND RECONVENED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:23 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 34 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -34 WORK STUDY SESSION WS. WORKER COOPERATIVE (SMALL BUSINESS ORDINANCE) — Community Development Agency Background Worker Cooperative Resolution Approved by City Council in August 2017. r Staff has Continued to Work with Stakeholder Groups Interested in Supporting Worker Cooperatives in the City: Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities, Delhi Center, Clelo EDBIT received an Update on Future Support for Worker Cooperatives in November 2017. Proposed Types of Small Business Support Policy to Support Worker Cooperatives and Conversion. Policy to Support Formation of Business Improvement Districts. Ordinance Identifying Business License Fee Reduction/ Exemptions, Streamlining Permits for Small Businesses: Worker Coops, Pop -ups, Gig Economy CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 35 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -35 Proposed Policy to Support Worker Cooperatives Develop Worker Cooperative Support Program within Economic Development Division Designate City liaison and broaden specialization of staff to include worker cooperative expertise. Coordinate efforts and develop partnerships among cooperative ecosystem (coops, technical assistance providers, financial institutions). Support Workers Cooperatives • Create strategy for connecting coops with markets and support organizations. Promote knowledge and awareness of cooperatives as local economic development strategy. • Develop City webpage identifying resources for cooperative start-ups and conversion. • Promote cooperative job opportunities at the City's WORK Center. Support Worker Cooperatives . Support and Promote the Conversion of Businesses into Worker Cooperatives Provide information on the option of conversion to Worker Cooperative for retiring business owners (City website). jointly Host Workshops on Conversion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 36 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -36 Support Formation of Business Improvement Districts (BID) ► City facilitate process of forming BID by providing resources and information. ►Targeted areas include: S. Main, 17th Street, Bristol, Harbor Blvd. Future Items to Consider for an Ordinance ■ Business License reduction ■ Permit Streamlining Ordinance vs Policy ►An Ordinance is Law. ►An Ordinance is Rigid and Difficult to change. ►A Policy is Flexible and can Easily be Amended to Accommodate New Ideas and Changes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 37 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -37 Recommendation ►Adopt Worker Cooperative Policy within Economic Development. ►Support Formation of Business Improvement Districts within Economic Development. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, request staff to identify next step. Expressed support for policy under the condition item is presented to City Council on an annual basis for review. Director Mendoza, recommended Council provide direction to staff to bring forth policy instead of ordinance. Councilmember Solorio, requested initiative take into consideration gig economy. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non Agendized Items) • Peter Katz, expressed opposition to sales tax measure. Opined tax would be the highest in Orange County. • John Sharpe, extended invitation to Council to attend L.A. Peace Summit. Noted organization goal to implement peace curriculum in school system. • Chris Schmidt, noted permit parking approval process is inadequate. Opined City Council has failed to meet the needs of the residents. • Dale Helvig, opposed to 2525 Main Street development. Opined report is filled with erroneous information. • Christine Denny, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development. • Mike Tardif, expressed concern with Argument Against the proposed Sales Tax measure that appears to be racist. *Councilmember Tinajero left dais 8:33 pm. and returned at 8:41 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 38 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -38 90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS City Manager Godinez, reported the following: • Water Conservation Outreach Effort spearheaded by the Public Works Agency, Water Division • Fill from the Tap Video highlighting Santa Ana's quality drinking water 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Martinez: • Provided City Council with report on Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget, and Technology Committee meeting and utility audit review. • Noted upcoming 2028 Olympics and opportunity to host skateboarding event. Opined need to embed community benefit into General Plan update. Councilmember Solorio: • Provided update to community regarding 17th Street water replacement program, Harbor prostitution enforcement, and gang unit performance results. Councilmember Tinajero: Noted school sports programs have started and encouraged community to use park facilities. Councilmember Benavides: Reminded community of upcoming ward re -boundary meetings, O.C. Street car community meeting, and upcoming Fiestas Patrias event. ADJOURNED- 9:05 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 39 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 1 OA -39 1 OA -40