HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-02 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 2, 2018
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:47 P.M.)
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO (5:12 P.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
VICENTE SARMIENTO
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 5:12 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 LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
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a. 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)
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*Councilmember Tinajero left the meeting at 5:34 p.m. and did not return to the Closed
Session Meeting.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Executive Director of Human Resources,
Steven V. Pham, and Peter Brown of Liebert
Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of
the Government Code:
Title: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Agenda Item 19A for any reportable action.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 PM. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 2, 2018
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:18 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO (6:54 P.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
VICENTE SARMIENTO
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
CURTIS SMITH, POLICE CHAPLAIN
• PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Orange County Board of
Supervisor and Air Quality Metropolitan District Boardmember Shawn Nelson naming
October 3rd as California Clean Air Day.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ recognizing October
as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and naming October 15th as
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER VILLEGAS to Orange County
Fire Authority Division Chief Adams naming October 7th through October 13th as Fire
Prevention Week.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Includes Non-Agendized Comments.)
• Dale Helvig, opposed to 2525 Main Street development; expressed concern over
developers repeated misrepresentations.
• Thomas Cartney, expressed concern with traffic impact to neighborhood if the
proposed development at 2525 N. Main Street built.
• Peter Katz, opposed to bringing back Fire Department; need to focus on improving
fire prevention technology.
• Boris Gresely, on behalf of Carpenters Contractors Cooperation Committee, opined
Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) overlay project is an opportunity to create local
community benefits; however concerned over developer's history use of sub-
contractor whom has been under investigation by the Department of Labor for wage
violations.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar 1tems10A through 25C with the following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tem Martinez dissented on Agenda Item 11A and pulled Agenda
Items 19D, 20A, 20B, and 25B for separate discussion.
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento, Tinajero (2)
*Councilmember Tinajero arrived at 6:54 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 — 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.
Placed on first reading at the September 18, 2018 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 4-3 (Benavides, Martinez and Sarmiento dissented).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on September 21, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, opposed to item. Expressed concern over giving
by -rights to development without providing a community benefit and
opposed to continued practice; need to find a balance between commercial
and residential development; request that staff ensure appropriate labor is
used in development projects.
Mayor Pulido, motioned to approve recommended action in the affirmative;
seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
Councilmember Benavides, noted previous opposition to item, but
supportive under the condition that staff follows standard working policies
and practices.
Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building, provided City
Council with overview of working policy to be presented to the Economic
Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology (EDIBT) Committee
before ultimately bringing before the City Council for consensus to provide
clarity in directing development community and allow future projects to
move forward under the existing MEMU.
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Councilmember Benavides, in support of augmenting MEMU and not
amend the recommendto give staff opportunity to clarify vision to present to
EDIBT committee before presenting to City Council.
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Minh Thai, confirmed
clarity of vision will only be for future developments and will not affect
current projects.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to present City Council with
proposal within 30 days.
Mayor Pulido, clarified motion is to adopt item only; request by
Councilmember Benavides may be presented to City Council within 30
days.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2955 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-06 REZONING VARIOUS PROPERTIES
LOCATED ALONG THE FIRST STREET CORRIDOR AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-03 AMENDING THE METRO EAST
MIXED USE (MEMU) OVERLAY ZONE (OZ -1)
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero Villegas (5)
NOES:
Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Sarmiento (1)
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATE FELIPE GUERRERO TO THE BOARD OF RECREATION
AND PARKS AS THE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 15, 2020
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Felipe Guerrero to the Board of Recreation and
Parks for a partial term expiring on December 15, 2020 (replaces C.
Schultz).
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — NONE
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento
from the October 2, 2018 City Council Meeting.
19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR
SEPTEMBER 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 — Public Works Agency
The CIP Executive Summary Schedule is available on the City's website at
http://www.santa-
ana.org/pwa/documents/Executive Month IVCIPSeptember2018.pdf .
MOTION: Receive and file the Public Works Agency Status of Projects
- Monthly Capital Improvement Program Executive Report for
September 2018.
19D. PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5E} — Public Works Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, in support of item; requested staff presentation
on pilot program.
Fuad Sweiss, Executive Director of Public Works Agency, noted major
improvements have been made in parking permit process and reduction in
processing time. Staff working with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to
obtain data, continued efforts to identified opportunities to provide additional
parking. Pilot Program to be presented by December of 2018.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, requested staff provide estimate as to when
program will be presented to City Council. Noted available data from
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) that may assist
with the pilot study.
MOTION: Receive and file information related to process
improvements for the Preferential Permit Parking program.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (5)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento, Tinajero (2)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, congratulated
Quality Management District (AQMD)
Reduction Review Committee (MSRC).
electrical vehicles, municipalities p
infrastructure to the public, and encou
infrastructure.
MOTION:
City for pursuing grants from Air
and Mobile Source Air Pollution
Noted funds are being used for
roviding Electric Vehicle (EV)
raged staff to support public EV
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) for AB2766/Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction
Review Committee (MSRC) Local Government Partnership
Program grant funds, for the period of October 1, 2018 through
June 2026, in the amount not to exceed $385,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-232).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-028 - Recognizing
South Coast Air Quality Management District, Mobile Source Air
Pollution Reduction Review Committee grant funds in the amount
of $385,000 in the Air Quality Improvement revenue account and
appropriate same to expenditure accounts.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Pulido
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VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento, Tinajero (2)
20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL.
YEAR 2018/19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ACCOUNT'
FOR RECENTLY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS WARNER PHASE 1 (MAIN'
TO OAK) AND WARNER PHASE 2 (OAK TO GRAND) (NON -GENERAL',
FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) — Public Works Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez not in support to any expansion on Warner, motion
initially failed due to lack of five affirmative votes, 4-1 (Martinez dissented
and Sarmiento and Tinajero absent). Item later reconsidered and approved.
MOTION:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Capital
Improvement Program adding $15,189,750 in Measure M2
Competitive ACE r funding to the Warner Avenue Street
Improvement projects; for the construction phase of Warner Phase
1 from Main to Oak project (14-6802) and for the right-of-way phase
of Warner Phase 2 from Oak to Grand project (18-6901).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-029 - Recognizing
$15,189,750 in Measure M2 Competitive ACE grant funds into the
Measure M -Street Construction Fund revenue account and
appropriating the same into the Measure M2 Competitive Street
Construction Fund expenditure account.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Capital
Improvement Program adding the remaining $172,444 in
Community Development Block Grant funds budgeted for the
Residential Street Repair Program project (No. 18-7527).
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero Villegas (5)
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NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
SPECIFICATION — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RACEWAY FORD FOR ONE
MAINTENANCE UTILITY TRUCK - SPEC. NO. 18-011 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 21 - Finance and Management Services Agency; and Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Amend the contract with Raceway Ford for the procurement
of one additional Ford F-350 truck with utility body in the amount of
$56,855, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
22B. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH COMMERCIAL CLEANING SYSTEMS
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES - SPEC.
NO. 14-021 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) - Finance and Management
Services Agency; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; and
Public Works Agency
MOTION. Amend the contract with Commercial Cleaning Services for
janitorial services in the amount of $154,839, which includes a $10,000
contingency, for a total annual amount not to exceed $737,074 for the
final term expiring June 30, 2019, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. AWARD CONTRACT TO CEM CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR
CABRILLO PARK SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO
16-6862) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 B & G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION.,
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
easement agreements with Cabrillo Park, Monterey Villas, Park
Center (Shady Hollow), and Redwoods Homeowner Associations,
to allow the City to construct and maintain meandered City
sidewalk around existing trees within the property areas along
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Cabrillo Park Drive, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Award a contract to CEM Construction Corporation, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount
of $373,000, for the term beginning upon execution of the contract
and ending upon project completion, for construction of the
Cabrillo Park Sidewalk Improvement Project, and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the contract subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $466,250, which includes the contract
bid amount, administration, inspection and testing, and an
authorized contingency of $37,300.
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 Capital
Improvement Programs and approve the reallocation of
$206,550.77, $200,000, and $59,699.23 (respectively) in Measure M2
Local Fairshare funds from the Omnibus 2015-16, 2016-17, and
2017-18 projects to the Cabrillo Park Sidewalk Improvement
project.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST
ARBORIST, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1131 — Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency;
and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with West Coast Arborists,
Inc. to provide tree maintenance services for the City by:
Increasing the annual agreement amount by $248,251.60, which
includes $140,000 for the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency and a 10 -percent contingency ($108,251.60) of the
original agreement amount for the Public Works Agency for the
second year of the first, two-year renewal option period of July 1,
2017 through June 30, 2019, for a total annual cost of $1,330,767.60;
and
2. Increasing the annual agreement amount by $108,251.60 for the
Public Works Agency, which is a 10-pecent contingency of the
original agreement amount, for the second, two-year renewal
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option period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, for a total
annual cost of $1,190,767.60, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-
233).
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, requested staff report and identify what properties
are being leased. Noted importance of being transparent and identify all City
property.
Councilmember Solorio, noted item includes goodwill compensation.
Director Sweiss, provided background information.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, directed staff to provide a matrix of all properties
and include acquisition date, monies used, address, and ultimate use of
funds.
Director Sweiss, indicated report will be presented to City Council on
October 16, 2018, that will detail city -owned property, any funding
restrictions, and disposition recommendations.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Khaled H. Jawhary dba Advantage Auto
Insurance Brokerage in the amount of $163,000 for compensation for
loss of business goodwill related to the full real property acquisition,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-234).
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
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25C. APPROVE REQUEST FOR CONSENT FROM C&C DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, LLC AND ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE PERMANENT LOAN FOR THE
DEPOT AT SANTIAGO {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 5) — Community
Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to approve the
request for consent from C&C Development Company, LLC and
Orange Housing Development Corporation to increase the
permanent loan up to $6,420,000 for the Depot at Santiago.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
Junior Lienholder's Consent to a Modification Agreement between
Bank of America, N.A, California Community Reinvestment
Corporation, and Depot at Santiago, L.P., and any other documents
as may be required to increase the permanent loan up to $6,420,000
for the Depot at Santiago, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-
235).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO FELIPE GUERRERO BY CLERK OF THE
COUNCIL HUIZAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING AN EMPLOYEE REFERRAL
INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICER
RECRUITMENT EFFORTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1.1.i) — Human
Resources Department and Police Department
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-076 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR A
ONE YEAR PERIOD TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT
EFFORTS
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MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Benavides
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 4, 1} — Community
Development Agency
Legal Notice published in The Register on September 1, 2018.
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved
recommended action on August 22, 2018 by a vote of 5-0 (Cano, Santana
and Urzua absent).
Continued from the September 18, 2018 City Council meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Benavides absent).
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, expressed support for item and thanked Steven
Mendoza, Executive Director of Community Development Agency for
revisions that provide more transparency. In addition, requested CAPER to
figure out ways for tentative based assistance along with other policies to
assist with the housing crisis to be agendized at the Economic
Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee (EDIBT)
and return to council with recommendations.
Mayor Pulido re -opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Authorize the submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
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VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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.
85A. SEEK SUPPORT FROM COUNCIL MAJORITY TO DIRECT STAFF TO
AGENDIZE DISCUSSION AND POLICY DECISION TO REQUIRE FISCAL
ANALYSIS ON ALL ZONING AND NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS —
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted fiscal development standards on new
development have not been performed, important for City not rely on sales
tax, more consistency with property tax revenue. Supports requirement that
developers perform a fiscal analysis and impact to infrastructure report.
Councilmember Solorio, inquired if item can be incorporated in the General
Plan.
Director Thai, noted analysis discussed by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez is
generally not part of the General Plan, General Plan examines overall fiscal
changes and City wide land use impact, but not project specifics.
Councilmember Solorio, suggested General Plan drives what kind of uses
are allowed and include major economic components that may connect and
could be integrated.
Director Thai, recommended developing policy to address projects and
economic analysis for land use and zone changes. Need to perform in-
depth analysis of projects that are complying with zoning.
Councilmember Solorio, staff to review best practices; expressed concern
imposing additional work on staff when time and resources are limited.
MOTION: Staff to analyze and draft policy for City Council
consideration that would require development community to perform
fiscal and economic impact analysis as a standard for new
development.
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MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 7:18 P.M. AND CONVENED THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 7:19 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Thanked the City Council for confirming the appointment of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Executive Director, Lisa Rudloff.
906. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero,
• Welcomed new Fire Chief; and
• Noted students transitioning to second quarter; asked community to support
students and high school sports programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez,
• Requested City Manager provide timeline for agendizing mid -year budget
review and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) report for
consideration by the EDIBT Council Committee; and
• Commented that some election ballots from the previous election ballots were
not counted; encouraged community to be proactive and verify inclusion of
their vote by reviewing the Registrar of Voter's website.
Councilmember Solorio,
• Spoke about parking complaint regarding residential development owned by
Olsen Company on Pacific and First - area lacks parking; request staff
investigate;
• Request staff check recycling and metal shops near Sixth and Garfield are
operating in compliance; and
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• Staff to review AMCAL housing project and potential use of public dollars that
may have triggered prevailing wage requirements.
Councilmember Villegas:
• Supports study to consider bringing back our own Fire Department; opined that
our City's vote on the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) board is diluted;
need to bring back local and financial control.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Invited all to upcoming Art Walk event and community safety forum;
• Important to work with community to address community and social issues;
• Expressed concern as to Orange County Fire Authority agreement and
supportive of study to consider bringing back Fire Department; and
• Encouraged community to vote in November.
Mayor Pulido;
• Noted that the Board of Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
approved $4 million dollars for the Orange County Street Car project.
ADJOURNED - 7:35 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 5:00 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
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