HomeMy WebLinkAbout13B - MIN AGENDA JOINT POLICY, YOUTH, PUBLIC SAFETYSANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT / CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL
JOINT POLICY MEETING
The Santa Ana Unified School District / City of Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting will
convene at Santa Ana Unified School District, 1601 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, California, in
the Training Room, located on the first floor at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2018.
AGENDA
June 11, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1.0 Approval of Minutes of the January 29, 2018 Santa Ana Unified School District / City of
Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting
2.0 Joint -Use Agreements:
• Godinez Fundamental High School
• Other Joint -Use
3.0 Next scheduled quarterly meeting— Monday, October 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. — City of
Santa Ana — Room 1600, City Hall Ross Annex
ADJOURNMENT
City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana Unif led School District
Council Member David Benavides
Board of Education President Valerie Amezcua
Council Member lose Solorio
Board of Education Vice President Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Council Member Juan Villegas
City Manager Raul Godinez
Superintendent Stefanie Phillips, Ed.D.
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Santa Ana Unified School District
1601 E. Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701
APPROVED
Minutes
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT / CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL
JOINT POLICY MEETING
June 11, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
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Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board President Amezcua called the meeting
to order at 5:48 p.m. Other Board member in attendance was Mr. Palacio. SAUSD Cabinet
members present were Dr. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jimenez, Deputy
Superintendent, Educational Services, Dr. Heatley, Deputy Superintendent, Administrative
Services, and Mr. Williams, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities and Governmental Relations.
City of Santa Ana Council members present were Mr. Benavides, Mr. Tinajero, and Mr.
Villegas. City staff members present were Mr. Godinez, City Manager, and Ms. Jurado, Interim
Executive Director, Parks and Recreation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Tinajero led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Galvan and Joyce Feuerborn addressed the Board and Council members related to
the Godinez Fundamental High School Joint Use Agreement.
1.0 Approval of Minutes of the January 29, 2018 Santa Ana Unified School District / City of
Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting
Moved by Mr. Tinajero, seconded by Mr. Palacio to approve Minutes of the January 29,
2018 Santa Ana Unified School District / City of Santa Ana Council Joint Policy Meeting.
2.0 Joint -Use Agreements:
o Godinez Fundamental High School
o Other Joint -Use
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Mr. Villegas and Ms. Jurado provided established joint use efforts related to the 6:00 --,
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. school use and City use after 6:00 p.m. Mr. Church, Principal at Godinez
Fundamental High School provided additional information on the written joint use and
requested to amend the agreement for respected facilities, impact on community, and
provided examples on a range of issues. Conversation with collaborative efforts to identify
issues such as fees on rentals, co-sponsorship for police services, charges to Godinez for
the use of its own facility, and resolve the theater issue.
It was stated that there is an obligation with the federal government/National Park
Service and that there is a Technical Advisory Committee that meets monthly' with Mr.
Williams and issues are resolved; it was requested to invite Mr. Church to the monthly
meeting. In addition, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and SAUSD Police
Deparimert should meet. Also noted to improve process on prioritizing school related
programs.
SAUSD Police Chief Smith, provided information on security issues within SAUSD;
single point of entry, adequate fencing, security cameras, and lighting. District Safety
Officers are a presence and facilitate, however, they do not provide security for adequate
standards and brought forward the concern because Godinez is not secure if the SAPD
issues a lockout the ratio pf population is vulnerable. Mr. Villegas indicated to secure area
one hundred percent; possible fence, fence a portion, lock up and open at 6:00 p.m. City's
obligation is to have open for recreational use. Ms. Amezcua asked if there are regulations
for a fence. Mr. Williams suggested a decorative fence or rolling gate style with typical
gates. A diagram will be proposed to Mr. Williams by the City. '+.._J
Di f Cfe.nt issues related to scheduling per Mr. Benavides; security, fencing, cleanliness,
and fee's with an approach to address one issue at time. Godinez Fundamental High School
is at Centemiial Park and not everyone in community are Godinez parents. Ms. Amezcua
request clear communication and to be mindful.
1,/Lr. ealacio provided a handout related to partnership guidelines; shared maintenance,
shared capital investment, shared capital replacement, and shared revenue. Partnership
challenges: Centennial Park master plan limitations — City and District staff should meet
to realign / unable to maintain dirt field. Added program scheduling, master plan and
altemative funding for other options. Mr. Tinajero added to submit application to lobbyist
to brie g in revenue. Mr. Villegas was on board, but to keep in mind the federal restrictions
and or iin,;tations.
Dr. Phillips suggested exploring, by contacting the federal government, applying for
grants, and look for additional funds. Mr. Godinez stated there is room for improvement,
National Park Service memorandum of understanding. Mr. Benavides added that before
any cominitment; make sure all City Council is in.
Ms. F.mezcua asked for clarification of food sales at the Eddy West Field. Ms. Jurado
stated everyone is treated the same; during the reservation process, procedures are given to
sell food — health care agency is involved. Ms. Amezcua asked District staff to provide list
of school principals to the City.
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Ms. AmeZCna requested to schedule a meeting before October, within two months.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the District and City, the Joint Policy
meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Next scheduled quarterly meeting — Monday, October 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. — City of Santa Ana,
Room 1600, City Hall Ross Annex
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
Youth, Education & Community Services City Council Committee
Monday, July 23, 2018 — 5:30 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Committee Members: Counc[Imembers V[Ilegas (Chairperson),
Benavides & Tinajero
Staff: Raul Godinez Il, City Manager; Ralph Nunez, Interim Exec.
Director PRCSA.
Recording Secretary: Ron Ono, Admin Services Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 Community Services Minutes of the April 23, 2018 meeting
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes
2. Update on City's Pools (Strategic Plan no. 2.2a)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File
3. Coordination of the City Wide Volunteer Program (Strategic Plan no. 1.1f)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File
4. Update on the Community Garden Program (Strategic Plan no. 5.4b)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File
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at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements
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5. Godinez Joint Use Agreement Update (Strategic Plan no. 2.1 c)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — The next regular meeting of the Youth, Education & Community Services City Council
Committee meeting schedule for Monday October 22, 2018 at 5:30pm City Hall Ross Annex
Room 1600.
FIf you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, Please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator,
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE YOUTH, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL COMMITTEE
July 23, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting convened at 5:39 p.m. at Santa Ana City Hall Ross Annex Room 1600; 20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92702.
ATTENDANCE
Council members Present Juan Villegas (Chairperson)
David Benavides
Sal Tinajero (Absence Excused)
Staff Present: Raul Godinez II, City Manager
Ralph Nunez, Interim Executive Director PRCSA
Steven Pham, Exec. Director Human Resources Agency
Tania Knauerhaze, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager
Jeannie Jurado, Community Services Manager
Erendira Moreno, Community Services Supervisor
Juan Lara, Community Services Supervisor
Enrique Marban, Community Services Supervisor
Veronica DeVol Roach, Recreation Leader
Hiram Uribe, Graphic Designer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Lead by Ralph Nunez
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No Public Comments
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES
Community Services Council Committee Minutes of April 23, 2018 was
reviewed and approved as presented.
Motion by: Councilmember Benavides Second by: Councilmember
Villegas
• Councilmember Benavides recommended correction on Item #6
concerning information on land provided to the SAUSD.
• Councilmember Villegas recommended addition to minutes indicating
his support for Park Rangers to carry weapons.
• Motion approved unanimously with corrections to minutes.
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2. UPDATE ON CITY'S POOLS
o Ron Ono presented an update on the 5 city swimming pools we have
throughout the city. Indicated all 5 pools and Civic Center fountains are
maintained by one General Maintenance Worker to ensure pools and
fountains operate properly. Ron Ono highlighted recent improvements
made on the swimming pools as well as improvements approved for this
year. Ron also presented the needed Deferred Maintenance needs
required on all the 5 pools in the future.
o Erendira Moreno presented an update on the Aquatics Programs and the
proposed increase in the swim schedule from funding approved by City
Council.
o Councilmember Villegas indicated the importance to keep the pools open
as much as possible. Next year we should keep all pools open during the
summer.
o Councilmember Benavides appreciated staff working together to keep all
pools open during the summer.
o Councilmember Villegas requested staff to e-mail the cost of pool
maintenance.
o City Manager Godinez indicated preventative improvements such as
painting the equipment is needed to extend the life of the pool use.
o Interim Director Ralph Nunez indicated we need to hire lifeguards to keep
pools open at least 3 hours per day.
3. COORDINATION OF THE CITY WIDE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
o Executive Director of the Human Resources Agency Steven Pham indicated
the agency is looking into stream lining the volunteer program to provide
continuity among the various city departments that uses volunteers. Human
Resources is concerned we are not screening the volunteers. Once a draft is
prepared it will be presented to the City Manager and the Executive
Management Team for review and approval as a city policy. The program will
require all volunteers to be fingerprinted and life scanned to obtain
background on the individual. He anticipates the policy will be approved and
running by September 1It
o Councilmember Benavides asked what departments have volunteers and
would like a general overview of volunteers from each department.
o Exec. Director Pham indicated the SAPD volunteers go through a thorough
life scan. Other departments have volunteers that need to go through a
similar process. Also the program will identify how to handle one day
volunteers.
o Councilmember Benavides asked what type of volunteers are used and their
roles.
o Jeannie Jurado indicated the various types of volunteers that work with Parks
and Recreation from the Boys/Girls Basketball, Catalina Trip, Library
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Homework, etc. Both the Library and the Recreation department has over
1000 volunteers.
o Councilmember Benavides asked about the coaches and assistant coaches.
o Exec. Director Pham indicated the program will prohibit bringing back
individuals as volunteers that are retired in a similar function.
o Interim Director Nunez indicated the Santa Ana Zoo also has a number of
volunteers that help at the zoo.
o Tania Knauerhaze indicated staff will be assigned to review the volunteers
needed in a city wide process.
o Councilmember Villegas indicated it is important to have Life scan on the
volunteers and asked will the Life scan be on file with the city.
o Exec. Director Pham indicated the city will keep the information for one time
Life scan. If the volunteer returns city may require another type of Life scan.
o Councilmember Villegas asked do we update the Life scan and notify other
agencies.
4. UPDATE ON THE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM
o Veronica De Lol Roach provided an update on the Community Garden
Program. Indicated we have 5 community gardens that are open to the
public. We hold free workshops at all gardens, volunteer hours are
available for all ages, established programs with Afterschool Adventure,
Summer camps and pre-school programs, Senior gardening classes,
volunteer recruitment, youth volunteer field trips and neighborhood events.
Veronica presented the summer gardening schedule for the 5 locations.
She indicated everyone works together and share the harvest. The garden
workshops are held on Saturdays. The program also obtain food waste
from various establishments to prepare a compost pile with hay.
o Councilmember Benavides appreciated the thorough presentation on the
community garden program. He is glad to see adult and children volunteer
to work on the community garden.
5. GODINEZ JOINT USE AGREEMENT UPDATE
o Enrique Marban indicated at the Joint Use Policy Committee meeting
there was a question on the Godinez Joint Use Agreement and asked staff
to follow up. Staff met with the Technical Advisory committee and
reviewed the joint use report with district staff. Both the district staff and
the city staff agreed with the process and there is no changes proposed
for the agreement. Enrique indicated that vending at the stadium was
offered to all the SA High schools and SA High School is able to vend at
the stadium.
o Councilmember Benavides indicated we need to continue to communicate
with SAUSD. The district is planning on placing a bond measure on the
ballot and are proposing to make improvements on Godinez High School.
The proposed improvements are encroaching on the park. We need to
iron out any conflicts and identify the benefits with the community.
Proposed improvements include fencing, swimming pool, tennis courts.
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Concern we are losing more of the park. The National Park Service is
watching closely and we need to make sure the resident's interest is
guarded.
o Councilmember Villegas indicated he also is concerned about giving away
our parks, but also wants to make sure about protecting student safety.
The district should be providing security on the field and protect the
students.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS m
o Councilmember Benavides
recreation.
indicated we need to expand activities in
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
o Skate Park Opportunity
o Update on Centennial Skate Park Fence
o Update on Birch Park Fence
o Youth Commission Pool
o Update on dead trees/Maintenance plan/Funding
o Update on the Park Ranger Program
o Fiesta Patries Cost last year
STAFF COMMENTS
o Interim Director Nunez indicate the parks is operating on a bear minimum anc
not much room to cut. They work on their own time to provide quality program
and clean parks.
o Exec. Director Pham indicated we have a lot of need in the organization and
liability issues from trees, sidewalk and pools.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:58 P.M. Next regular meeting of the Youth, Education
and Community Services City Council Committee is scheduled for Monday October
22, 2018; 5:30pm City Hall Ross Annex Room 1600.
Ron Ono, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
October 1, 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 & Villegas
Staff: Chief of Police David Valentin, OCFA Division Chief,
Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian, Director of Planning &
Building Minh Thai, Director of Community Development Steven
Mendoza
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Villegas
AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2018 Meeting
2. Discussion of OCFA Board Member Villegas' Proposed Amendment to OCFA Fire Services Contract to:
a) Allow City Input in Selection of Santa Ana Division Chief and b) Discuss Procedure to Evaluate
Existing Contract and Service Alternatives — Co -Chair Villegas
3. Discussion Pertaining to Draft Ordinance Re: Narcotics and Gang -Related Crime Eviction Program —
Deputy Chief Eric Paulson & Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian
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(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
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4. Revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) — Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian
{Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c}
RECOMMENDED ACTION — Recommend to the City Council staffs proposed revisions to SAMC 10-153
5. Resolution Setting an Administrative Fine for Violating City of Santa Ana Graffiti Regulations — Assistant
Public Works Maintenance Manager Danell Mercado, Public Works
6. Update on Prostitution -Related Enforcement — Deputy Chief Ken Gominsky
Code Enforcement Update — Minh Thai & Alvaro Nunez, Planning and Building
8. Homeless Update — Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager
(Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c)
9. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Robert Carroll {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1 i}
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, November 13, 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/.
[LI -1If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT
CALL TO ORDER:
ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
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October 1, 2018
Ross Annex, Room 1600
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California
5:25 PM
Council Committee members:
Sal Tinajero
Juan Villegas
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Raul Godinez II, CMO
David Valentin, PD
Steven Mendoza, CDA
Jessica Valencia, PD
Robert Carroll, PD
Robert Cortez, CMO
Tamara Bogosian, CAO
Hafsa Kaka, CDA
Jeff Adams, OCFA
Fuad Sweiss, PWA
Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary
Laura Perez, concerned constituent
Esther Fonseca, concerned constituent
Eric Mull, concerned constituent
Charles Walter, concerned constituent
Chris Schmidt, Windsor Village NA
Janelle McLoughlin, concerned constituent
Mark McLoughlin, concerned constituent
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Laura Perez, concerned constituent, shared her concerns and frustration about prostitution activity
taking place in her neighborhood. She stated that she is being harassed and wants the police
department to increase enforcement.
Esther Fonseca, concerned constituent, provided a brief summary of the loud and raucous noise
ordinance and the current enforcement efforts taking place. Ms. Fonseca shared her frustration that
police officers are not issuing citations.
Eric Mull, concerned constituent, shared that another fire had occurred in his backyard and asked
what was being done to address the fires in the Santiago Creek.
Charles Walter, concerned constituent and neighbor to Mr. Mull, shared his concerns and
frustrations regarding the fires in Santiago Creek, and noted that he is thinking of moving because
of the lack of enforcement.
Chris Schmidt, Windsor Village resident, feels as though his part of the City isnt getting the same
amount of attention as other neighborhoods are.
Janelle McLoughlin, concerned constituent, shared that another fire had occurred behind her home
again and that it took OCFA 20 minutes to arrive, due to having trouble locating the fire. Ms.
McLoughlin asked how to report fires in the future to avoid delay in response.
Mark McLoughlin, concerned constituent, shared the same comments as his wife Janelle, and
asked for a guideline of how to report fires and provide the accurate location.
AGENDAITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes from the July 10, 2018 Meeting
2. Discussion of OCFA Board Member Villegas' Proposed Amendment to OCFA Fire
Services Contract to: a) Allow City Input in Selection of Santa Ana Division Chief
and b) Discuss Procedure to Evaluate Existing Contract and Service Alternatives —
Co -Chair Villegas
Co -Chair Villegas discussed the selection, and perceived bias of selecting new OCFA
Division Chief Jeff Adams and the newly implemented fire services contract. Co -Chair
Villegas shared his frustration about the selection made while stating the City should have
a say in who is selected and noted that the Santa Ana Fire Department should be brought
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back. While noting the City has had seven fire Chiefs within the past six years, Co -Chair
Villegas asked that OCFA provide the City some stability and consistency with regard to
Chief.
Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez provided reasons and financial explanations as to why
the Santa Ana Fire Department was taken away.
ACTION
Chairman Tinajero and Co -Chair Villegas both asked that staff provide a report on other
contract options, as well as look into implementing the Santa Ana Fire Department.
(Item Number 9 taken out of order)
9. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring— Manager Robert Carroll
{Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, li}
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 upcoming recruitment events and shared that the effectiveness
of each event would be tracked, moving forward.
Additionally, Manager Carroll introduced the Committee and Staff to Corporal Pedro
Duran, and shared his dedication to recruitment.
The Council Committee shared dialogue with Staff about recruitment/retainment efforts,
asked questions and offered support of recruitment efforts.
(Item Number 4 taken out of order)
4. Revisions to SAMC 10-153 (Loud and Raucous Noise) —Assistant City Attorney Tamara
Bogosian {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, lc}
RECOMMENDED ACTION — Recommend to the City Council staff's proposed
revisions to SAMC 10-153
Deputy Chief Gominsky provided a brief summary of the proposed revisions, as discussed
in previous Council Committee Meetings, and requested that they be taken to full Council.
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Chief Valentin added that he met with the constituents who requested the revisions and
agreed with the recommendation to move it to full Council.
MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Tinajero, Villegas
NOES: None
Motion carries.
(Item Number 6 taken out of order)
6. Update on Prostitution -Related Enforcement— Deputy Chief Ken Gominsky
Deputy Chief Gominsky provided the Council Committee with an update on recent
prostitution -related enforcement efforts. He shared the total number of arrests made and
citations issued within the past two months and noted that correspondence had been made
with businesses located in the Harbor/Hazard neighborhood.
(Item Number 8 taken out of order)
8. Homeless Update — Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager (Strategic Plan Goal
No. 5, 3d & No. 1, le)
Homeless Services Manager Hafsa Kaka presented the Council Committee with an updated
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 implementation of an Emergency Homeless Shelter and shared details about the recent
Community Safety Forum held by Urban Peace Institute. Lastly, Hafsa shared the ongoing
general homeless services efforts taking place.
3. Discussion Pertaining to Draft Ordinance Re: Narcotics and Gang -Related Crime
Eviction Program — Deputy Chief Eric Paulson & Assistant City Attorney Tamara
Bogosian
Deputy Chief Paulson presented the Council Committee with information pertaining to a draft
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ordinance that would address Gang and Narcotics Crime Eviction. Deputy Chief Paulson explained
that this ordinance would combat illegal activity, promote safety and eliminate nuisance in the
community, while holding landlords responsible for activities that occur on their property. Tamara
Bogosian added that this ordinance would be used as an additional approach in addressing crime
and recommended that it be brought back for further discussion.
Chairman Tinajero supported Co -Chair Villegas' position about the OCFA Fire Services Contract
and stated that it appears as though other cities are treated differently by OCFA, due to Santa Ana
being a minority city.
Co -Chair Villegas added that there may have been bias in selecting the new OCFA Chief. In
regards to the Homeless Update, Co -Chair Villegas noted that Judge Carter is impressed with the
city's efforts in addressing homeless concerns. Co -Chair Villegas also inquired about OCFA's
delayed response to the fires in Santiago Creek, to which Chief Adams provided clarification and
shared his plan for addressing the concerns. Additionally, Co -Chair Villegas had open dialogue
about the fires with members of the public who were present, and asked for additional police patrol
in the Creek.
The Committee members were engaged in the discussions, expressed interest in the presentations,
and thanked staff for their hard work and the public for their attendance.
FUTUREITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — 6:47 P.M.
C:::DA;ID VALENTIN
Chief of Police
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