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Home My WebLink About13A - MIN SEPT 10REVISED 9/10/18 CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson P. David Benavides Vicente Sarmiento PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of August 20, 2018 Special Meeting {Strategic Plan No. 5, 11 2. Presentation on Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MEMU) Proposed Zoning Updates and Expansion {Strategic Plan No. 3, 2; 5, 3; 5, 4} (Minh Thai, PBA) 3. YMCA RFP Discussion on Next Steps {Strategic Plan No. 3, 5a} (Council Committee Member Benavides) 13 x ERontracts and 5. OC Streetcar Branding Concepts — OCTA Andrea West {Strategic Plan No. 3, 2C, 413; 6, 1 G} 6. City Council Special Event Sponsorship Resolution/Policy {Strategic Plan No. 5,41 (Jorge Garcia, CMO) Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulldo, Michele Martinez, Vicente Sarmiento,I Jose Solorio, P. David Benavides, Juan Villages, I Sal Tinajero, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2 Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 MN[ldeemaana.am MMamnesamnt-anaom vsamientra niaana.om isdoaamsanr na wo oee�+mearaaama.ana om .iuneaaa�asama-ana.om smmgemfiimma-ooao,o City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor 8 Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714-647-5363 . Website: w .santa•ana.org 13A-1 STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT — The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647- 5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.1021 The complete Strategic Plan document is available at httg:/Avww.sant"na.org/strategianlanning/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET 2 SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA 13A-2 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS ABSENT: SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 Santa Ana, CA 5:06 P.M. Council Committee members: P. David Benavides Vicente Sarmiento Michele Martinez, Chairperson STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez II, CMO Rober-C ortez, CM0 Steven A. Mendoza, CDA Minh Thai, PBA Vince Fregoso, PBA Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Mayor Pulido; Andrea West, OCTA; Tresa Oliveri, OCTA; Stella Lin, OCTA; Peter Katz; Andrea Maloney, Sapetto Real Estate Solutions PUBLIC COMMENTS None AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from Special Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting of August 20, 2018. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Martinez (1) September 10, 2018 (Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-3 Council Committee Member Sarmiento announced Council Committee Member Benavides will serve as Chair in the absence of Chair Martinez. Council Committee Member Benavides announced that Mayor Pro Tem Martinez sent a letter to both Council Members Benavides and Sarmiento providing information, perspective, opinion and consideration for the MEMU Project. 2. Presentation on Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MEMU) Proposed Zoning Updates and Expansion (Strategic Plan No. 3, 2; 5, 3; 5, 4) (Minh Thai, PBA) Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building presented an overview of the status, proposed policies and map changes. The Committee discussed proposed amendments and concerns on the current MEMU. Council Committee Members concerns are that the MEMU has not attracted projects with a balanced ratio of housing units to commercial square footage. The policies and implementation of the MEMU have not facilitated the creation of commercial centers for the community. Past projects have fell short of the desired intent and vision of the MEMU. Council Committee Members asked staff to bring back recommendations for consid eration-by-the-full-Gity-Co u nci l -i n -October -to -i ncorpo rate-strategic-modifications-to— the policies and objectives of the MEMU. Staff will continue working to complete in- depth technical analysis pertaining to economic and fiscal impacts, land use policies, design guidance and bring back recommendations from the Committee to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting date. Council Committee Member Sarmiento clarified that Mayor Pulido attended the meeting as a member of the Public and Santa Ana resident. 3. YMCA RFP Discussion on Next Steps (Strategic Plan No. 3, 5a) (Council Committee Member Benavides) Council Committee Members provided a recommendation to staff to approach two of the proposers with the potential to collaborate and send to future council meeting with a recommendation. 4. Item pulled by City Manager prior to meeting. S. OC Streetcar Branding Concepts – OCTA Andrea West (Strategic Plan No. 3, 2C, 413; 6, IG) City Manager Raul Godinez introduced OCTA representative Tresa Oliveri to provide an overview of the OC Streetcar Branding Project. Tresa Oliveri presented milestones reached and introduced the next steps they are approaching. In the Summer they opened bids for the construction contract, budget September 10, 2018 [Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-4 revision which was approved by their Board members. They are approaching the time to award the construction contract at their September Board meeting. Pre -construction activities, utility company started their work for OCTA to begin their efforts. Stella Lin provided a presentation to create a branding identity to position OC Streetcar as a modem transportation option for the entire Orange County. They reviewed the current bus branding seen on the streets. They want to create a cohesive branding look across all OCTA. They develop criteria - design is affordable to produce, easy to maintain, highly visible for safety reasons and longevity. They want to insure the design has the same personality of the OCTA branding: vibrant, diverse, progressive and accommodates advertising. Ms. Lin also provided 3 different vehicle exterior designs. Their goal is to obtain all the feedback from the community to conduct an analysis and make a final recommendation to the OCTA board in November. Committee Members preference was the multi -colored design — unique to the rich culture represented by the Santa Ana Community. 6. City Council Special Event Sponsorship Resolution/Policy (Strategic Plan No. 5,4) (Jorge Garcia, CMO) Julie Castro -Cardenas, Senior Management Assistant provided a presentation proposing -to -revise -the -existing -Policy -and -Resolution-to-become-more--efficient-and cost-effective so that funds get into the community quicker. Ms. Castro -Cardenas explained how the process will be executed and how it will include one more layer of transparency for Council Members. The revisions will also provide Council with quarterly updates on donations approved internally. Staff will bring the policy forward for full Council approval with an updated Resolution and red -line version of the policy with the goal of making the new policy effective January 2019. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ITEMS MOVED TO NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: September 10, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-5 None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None NEXT MEETING: • Monday, November 12, 2018 Adjournment — 6:55 PM Audio of meeting available at: http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/coc/granicus.asp a Recording Secretary, CDA September 10, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-6 CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT July 10, 2018 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Tinajero 8, Villegas Staff: Chief of Police David Valentin, OCFA Division Chief, Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Plotnik PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2018 Meeting 2. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2018 Meeting 3. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Robert Carroll (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1i} 4. Update Regarding Potential Revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) —Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c) 5. Verbal Update on Policing Philosophy & Chiefs 5 -Year Strategic Plan — Chief Valentin If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solodo P. David Benavides Juan Villegas Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ma,n�eeimsan Ward XiWasr ntaana.em moos, ntanna.om wtrnareinz�soma-ane.aa City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 • AgenI 13"Xi a: 714.647.6520 • Website: www.santaana.org 6. Summary of Fourth of July Operational Period Activity — Chief Valentin 7. Homelessness Update — Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager (Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c) 8. Application for Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP) — Chief Valentin COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Ordinance Creating Narcotics and Gang -Related Crime Eviction Program Code Enforcement Update ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/. Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez I Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solana P. David Benavides I Juan Villages Sal Tinalero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward mpwdoaD.Mia name Ward .rv•emarmaanlana.mo srnrem�antaana.om rnnram�raaamaano.om City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 • Agendarmingryries: 714-647-6520 • Website: www.santa-ana.ora CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT MINUTES 1" kwa 111XI) "11151 A "61-340t "hZ10 A MEMBERS ABSENT: July 10, 2018 Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:47 PM Council Committee members: Sal Tinajero Juan Villegas N/A STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez II, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO David Valentin, PD Tamara Bogosian, CAO Steven Mendoza, CDA Hafsa Kaka, CDA Yessenia Aspeitia, PD Randy Black, OCFA Robert Carroll, PD Fuad Sweiss, PW Julie Castro Cardenas, CMO Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Ed Murashie, Floral Park NA Eric Mull, concerned constituent Laura Perez, concerned constituent Chris Schmidt, Windsor Village NA Julie Motherway, concerned constituent Greg Eisenman, concerned constituent Cecilia Iglesias, Windsor Village NA Esther Fonseca, Artesia Pilar NA Tonya Skurzynski, concerned constituent Tim Johnson, concerned constituent FI 13A-9 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Murashie, resident of Floral Park, shared his concerns regarding the recent fires behind his home and near his neighborhood. Mr. Murashie asked that the City establish a plan to address the fires. Eric Mull, concerned constituent, shared his concerns and fears of the recent foes in the creek bed. Mr. Mull requested fencing be installed to help address illegal activity and help reduce the risk of fires. Laura Perez, concerned constituent, shared her concerns about the prostitution problem, stating she feels helpless and threatened, and fears for the safety of children in the community. Chris Schmidt, resident of Windsor Village, has requested meetings include items pertaining to Neighborhood Empowerment and suggested staff from neighborhood initiatives attend. Additionally. Mr. Schmidt asked that Public Works look into adding "keep clear" at an intersection is his neighborhood, and commended Cmdr. Esparza for addressing parking concerns. Julie Motherway, Jack Fisher Park resident, thanked the Police Department for always helping her feel safe but shared that due to the recent activity in the creek bed behind her home, she no longer feels safe living in the City. Greg Eisenman, concerned constituent, shared his fears and concerns about the recent fires occurring behind his home, and inquired what the neighborhood can do to help avoid future fires. Cecilia Iglesias, trustee for SAUSD Board of Education and resident of Windsor Village, shared her concerns about Centennial Park and requested it be cleaned. Ms. Iglesias also requested the City sponsor a Fourth of July parade. Esther Fonseca, resident of Artesia Pilar neighborhood, shared her opinions and appreciation of the revisions presented at the last meeting for SAMC 10-153, and suggested additional revisions. Tonya Skuzynski, resident of Jack Fisher Park, shared her concerns regarding the increase of homeless activity in her neighborhood. Tim Johnson, concerned constituent, shared his opinion and ideas on police officer recruitment and fireworks enforcement. Additionally, Mr. Johnson stated that permanent housing is the solution to addressing homelessness, and supported the City's opposition of OCNEP. 13A-10 AGENDA TTEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from the March 13, 2018 Meeting 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 8, 2018 Meeting 3. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Robert Carroll Manager Carroll presented the Council Committee with an update on Police Officer hiring, by reviewing the number of vacancies compared to filled positions year-to-date, as well as the number of additional officers projected to be hired the remainder of 2018. Additionally, Manager Carroll discussed recruitment efforts by reviewing recruitment events that have occurred year-to-date, as well as the events scheduled through the end of 2018. Manager Carroll also gave a detailed overview of staffing averages for the City, the average tenure of sworn staff and the number of officers who are out due to on -duty injuries. The Council Committee shared dialogue with Staff about recruitmenttretainment efforts, asked questions and offered support of recruitment efforts. ACTION Chairman Tinajero asked that staff look at Fresno Police Department as an opportunity for lateral officer recruitment. 4. Update Regarding Potential Revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) — Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian provided the Council Committee with options for their consideration regarding the Loud and Raucous Noise Ordinance (SAMC 10-153), as requested after last meeting's discussion about the recommended revisions. Tamara also provided and explained options for defining "subsequent" responses and shared the steps taken in compiling these revisions. 13A-11 5. Verbal Update on Policing Philosophy & Chiefs 5 -Year Strategic Plan — Chief Valentin Chief Valentin provided a verbal update on both the Chiefs Policing Philosophy and 5 - Year Strategic Plan initiatives and the progress made so far. Chief Valentin gave an overview of the established committees, scheduled community input meetings and targeted dates of publication for each initiative. 6. Summary of Fourth of July Operational Period Activity —Chief Valentin Chief Valentin shared a summary of the Police Department's approach in addressing fireworks and activity for the Fourth of July holiday, stating it was a two-pronged approach focusing on education and enforcement. Chief Valentin provided the number of outreach events, calls for service and enforcement, comparing them to last year's totals. Additionally, Chief Valentin provided a summary of an officer's injury that occurred upon responding to assist in securing OCFA on scene of an injury. 7. Homelessness Update — Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager (Strategic Plan Goal No. 5,3d & No. 1, lc) Homeless Services Manager Hafsa Kaka presented the Council Committee with an overview of recent projects that have taken place to address homelessness: Quality of Life Team (QOLT) and Santiago Creek Clean -Up. Additionally, Hafsa provided an update on the Orange County Needle Exchange Program and on Judge Carter and his involvement in addressing homelessness in the City. Lastly, Hafsa shared the ongoing general homeless services efforts taking place. 8. Application for Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP) — Chief Valentin Chief Valentin provided the Council Committee insight, in addition to the information Hafsa provided, regarding the Orange County Needle Exchange Program's (OCNEP) application for certification for mobile syringe exchange services. He shared his concerns about the Program's needle distribution, while stating that he, and other local police chiefs, opposed the Program's reimplementation. 13A-12 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Tinajero shared his support of making the Police Department more appealing to lateral applicants, without negatively effecting the City, and asked that staff consider recruiting laterals from Fresno Police Department. Chairman Tinajero commended the good work and adjustments made to SAMC 10-153. In regards to the Fourth of July, Chairman Tinajero thanked staff for their enforcement efforts and for locating hotspots of illegal firework activity. Additionally, Chairman Tinajero shared that while the City was sensitive to the originally intended positive impact of the Orange County Needle Exchange Program, the City will remain opposed of its reimplementation for the time being. Chairman Tinajero stated that all concerns shared by the public are one of his top priorities, while reassuring them that all concerns would be addressed and asked that staff provide an update on implementing a plan. Lastly, Chairman Tinajero shared details about an opportunity for the City to partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District to apply for grant funding, and asked that staff provide a report on grant applications. He explained that if there is a park adjacent to any riverbed, the City can apply for funding to help clean up the park and address homeless concerns. Co -Chair Villegas shared his strong support in recruiting and hiring of more police officers, and reaffirmed the importance of ample police staffing, and the impact it has on the community. In regards to the Orange County Needle Exchange, Co -Chair Villegas agreed that the Program was not as successful as intended, during its initial implementation. Co -Chair Villegas congratulated Chief Black on his recent promotion, thanked staff for their hard work and presentations, and confirmed his commitment to addressing the fires in the creek bed. The Committee members were engaged in the discussions, expressed interest in the presentations, and asked for some items to be brought back for further dialogue. FUTURE ITEMS ADJOURNMENT — 7:10 P.M. DAVID VALENTIN Chief of Police ep 13A-13 13A-14