HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-04 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:12 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:16 p.m.)
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA (5:24 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:15 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, 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:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
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Laura Sauceda Vargas v. City of Santa Ana, Case #30-2014-00697500-CU-PA-
CJC
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government Code:
Paul Richard May, Jr., Claim # 2013-136
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators:
Employee Organizations:
Agency Negotiator:
Employee Organizations:
Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed Raya
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
City Manager, David Cavazos
Executive Management (EM)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:26 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:45 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
DIEGO BAUTISTA, JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY
JANE HETHERINGTON RAUTH, POLICE
CHAPLAIN
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - "Non -Stop Travel' program for all Orange County toll road
customers, Neil Peterson, CEO Transportation Corridor Agencies, presenter.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Oldrich Unger, Santa Ana resident, for
his exemplary citizen participation and service to the community.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to the
Santa Ana Monarchs Pop Warner Cheerleaders and Dance Team for winning the National
Cheer Competition.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
• Pee Wee Cheerleaders: Jamie Buenventura, Gracie Contreras, Iverlynn Fuiava,
Sirena Galaviz, Arianna Garcia, Divony Lopez, Trinity Lopez, Alexis Madrid, Kayla
Manu, Kaylah Marquez, Briana Roa, Valerie Shubin and Esveidy Soto
• Pee Wee Dance: Jenelle Gonzalez, Desiree Marquez, Emily Ramirez, Giana Testa,
Valeria Valencia and Alyssa Zamora.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported that the City Council
approved a settlement agreement on the Vargas v. Santa Ana matter by 5-0 vote (Pulido and
Reyna absent). Item included in Consent Calendar under Agenda Item 19A.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Steve Rocco, commented on various issues including the recent death of Kim Pham.
• Samuel Romero, spoke on family events in the Downtown; opposed to alcohol sale.
• Genovena Garcia, spoke in support of five-year extension with Rancho Santiago
Community College for classes offered at satellite located at Centennial Park.
• Sarai Lopez, spoke in support of Agenda Item 2513; beneficial for residents in the area.
• Beatriz Ignacio, spoke in support of Agenda 2513; convenient location and wide variety of
classes offered at site.
• Gabriel Martinez, President of Centennial Educational Center; supports extension of
agreement with RSCCD.
• Jim Kennedy, Vice President of Continued Education; partnership important, committed to
adult education; serve over 24,000 students many of which attend classes at Centennial
Park.
• Dulce Gregorio, supports Agenda Item 2513; convenient location.
• Ruben Smith, legal counsel representing RSCCD, supports extension of lease; allows joint
effort from Department of Interior to expand parks elsewhere.
• Veronica Ramirez, concerned with dilapidation of driveway caused by overgrown roots;
request staff assistance in finding resolution.
• Madeline Spencer, representing SACReD, spoke on Strategic Plan and pleased that Plan
available to the public; urged staff to identify elements that are inter -connected.
• Zabdi Alvarez, excited to be part of Strategic Plan; request more youth opportunities such
as internships.
• Joan Molina, spoke about husband's head injury and requested reinstatement of case
against the City.
• Barbara Lemere, concerned with lease agreement with RSCCD on use at Centennial
Park.
• Patricia Ruiz, spoke in opposition to extension of lease with RSCCD.
• Tish Leon, spoke of past comment made at Council Meeting regarding missing women;
invited all to Candle Light Vigil on Friday, February 7th at 1st and Grand to bring
awareness.
• Herlinda Salcedo, concerned with missing daughter since November, 2013; seek
assistance to help locate her.
o Councilmember Sarmiento requested she speak to Police Chief Rojas and
Detectives.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
• Priscilla Vargas, concerned mother of missing girl since October, 2013.
• Theresa Clarke, spoke on missing women; request more assistance from the police
department.
• Rosa Maria, spoke in support of lease agreement with RSCCD.
• Matthew Southgate, concerned with changes by new owner of Santora Building.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31C as recommended
by staff with the following modifications:
• Mayor Pulido abstained on Agenda Item 25B due to a potential conflict with Rancho
Santiago Community College's Legal Counsel;
• Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero pulled Agenda Item 25B for separate discussion; and
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25A, 25B, 25C, 25F, 25G, 251, and
25J.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted Separate`.adfibns show
the actual vote,; Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2014 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCESISECOND READING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
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. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE E-FILING - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the January 21, 2014 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on January 24, 2014.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2853 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-110, RELATING TO
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE FILING METHODS
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreement as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Laura Sauceda Vargas v. City of Santa Ana, Case #30-2014-00697500-CU-PA-
CJC in the amount of $12,000. (A-2014-079)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records
from various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule
outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014. The Citywide Records
Retention Schedule has specific retention periods for many City
documents and is modeled after the California Secretary of State's sample
for local government and incorporates other statutory periods applicable
to Santa Ana. These are minimum retention periods. Each department
makes discretionary decisions on whether to retain records past the
minimum requirements.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
19D. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 valued at $25,000 and less.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
AGREEMENTS
5A,: N„ „> . r LAGIVIT NO3t201"4 027 - CR,OSSjNG GUARD ERVICES - PO Ice,Dppartment
Council discussion ensued. Council unanimously agreed that safety is
paramount; need for partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Staff indicated that assessment underway; one year contract requested.
Councilmember Benavides proposed amendment to recommendation to
develop Pedestrian Education program within 30 days with contractor.
AMENDED MOTION:
1. Execute a one-year agreement amendment from March 1, 2014 through
February 28, 2015 with All City Management Services Inc. to provide an
Adult Crossing Guard Program, in an amount not to exceed $850,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
2. Direct staff to collaborate with provider on a joint effort to develop a
Pedestrian Education Program within 30 days.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
*Mayor Pulido abstained on Agenda Item 25B and left the dais during the duration of
deliberation of matter. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero assumed the Chair.
A
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero noted that all comments
considered; area enjoys two public parks; education facility serves the
community well. Councilmember Benavides thanked speakers for comments;
City Council committed to education; questioned cost of park and parking lot
maintenance that is not absorbed in contract with Rancho Santiago Community
College (RSCCD); staff to negotiate short term extension to allow time to
negotiate new contract and include mitigation of maintenance costs; proposed
modified recommendation to direct staff to provide regular updates.
Councilmembers Amezcua and Reyna in support of recommended action.
Councilmember Reyna further noted that City Council needs to balance all
interest of the community with physical education and provide for an equitable
transfer with RSCCD. Councilmember Martinez commented that contract is
temporary; 20 Year Vision Plan through the General Plan will include
assessment of bike trails and open space. Councilmember Sarmiento noted
that Federal Government has Deed Restriction; need to identify new areas in the
City to expand; land for educational purposes has been granted by the City in
the past. City Manager Cavazos noted that park maintenance costs are not part
of current contract; goal is to bring back long term resolution in 18 months.
AMENDED MOTION:
1, Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
license extension agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College
District for five years ending November 5, 2019 at Centennial Park,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
2, Direct staff to provide bi-annual updates to the City Council and strive
to develop long-term solution within 18 months.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Pulido (1)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
ABSENT: None (0)
*Mayor Pulido returned to the Meeting and assumed the Chair at 7:49 p.m.
Works
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez concerned with extension
of contract; request regular progress reports; request partnership to host
Community Service Day and modified recommendation to remove extension of
contract for an additional year. Councilmember Benavides requested that staff
promote an annual community education campaign on graffiti abatement
program.
AMENDED MOTION; Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council
to execute the third option to renew the agreement with Graffiti Protective
Coatings, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $600,000 annually ending
February 28, 2015, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25D. AGMT NOS. 2014-030, 2014-031, AND 2014-032 — IMPLEMENT
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, WARNER AVENUE, AND TUSTIN AVENUE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECTS - Public Works Agency
MOTION; Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
amendments to three cooperative agreements (C-1-3022, C-1-3023, and C-
1-3024) to remove Caltrans participation and associated matching funding,
revise the local match commitments to reflect actual project costs which
were less than originally estimated, and extend term to June 30, 2016 with
the Orange County Transportation Authority, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
25E. AGMT NO. 2014-033 - IMPLEMENT THE KRAEM ER/GLASSELL/G RAND
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 146817) -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
a cooperative agreement (C-3-2084) with the Orange County
Transportation Authority, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez supports project but
requested that business community also be notified of projects. Councilmember
Reyna asked if matter would affect Bristol Street widening project. Staff noted
that potential appraisals and relocations may take place.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
on -call right-of-way specialty services agreements ending June 30, 2015
and may be extended by the City Manager if additional time is needed,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney, for: 1) real property appraisal services; 2) furniture/fixtures
and equipment appraisal services; 3) business goodwill appraisal
services; 4) acquisition, relocation, and property management service; and
5) right-of-way program management services, in the not -to -exceed
amounts noted below:
1) Real Property Appraisal Services:
AGMT NO. 2014-034 Kiley Company $200,000
AGMT NO. 2014-035 Hennessey & Hennessey, LLC $200,000
2) Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Appraisal Services:
AGMT NO. 2014-036 Desmond, Marcello, and $200,000
Amster, LLC
AGMT NO. 2014-037 Hodges Lacy & Associates, LLC $200,000
3) Business Goodwill Appraisal Services:
AGMT NO. 2014-038 Donna Desmond Associates $300,000
AGMT NO. 2014-039 Desmond, Marcello, and $300,000
Amster, LLC
4) Acquisition, Relocation, and Property Management Services:
AGMT NO, 2014-040 Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. $500,000
AGMT NO. 2014-041 HDR Engineering, Inc. $500,000
5) Right -of -Way Program Management Services:
AGMT NO. 2014-042 APA Engineering, Inc.
$200,000
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
*Councilmember Reyna left the dais during deliberation of Agenda Items 25G and 251.
MENT CONSULTANT
City Council noted importance of making project a priority.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in
an amount not to exceed $95,000 ending December 31, 2014; term may be
extended by the City Manager.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
25H. AGMT NO. 2014-044 - JANITORIAL SERVICES - Finance & Management
Services, Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement amendment with Commercial Cleaning Systems
(formerly Pacific Building Care, Inc.) for janitorial services at the Santa
Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) in an amount not to exceed
$160,000 and other City facility sites in an amount not to exceed $212,000,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2013, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
251. A�MT, NO i'61,4 045 - M RTIY AFt FIN
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Staff explained need for consultants — cost allocation study adheres to State and
Federal guidelines and accepted by Orange County Transportation Authority
and California Transportation Department for reimbursement purposes.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with MGT of America, Inc., subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to prepare
multiyear financial and cost allocation studies required to secure
maximum reimbursements from the Orange County Transportation
Authority, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
" Councilmember Reyna returned to the meeting.
25J.
Martinez, Pulido,
City Council noted that public service announcements and marketing are
inserting in utility bills; recommendation amended to one-year contract.
AMENDED MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council
to execute an agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for municipal utility services
bill, paramedic subscription, dog licensing and business license tax
printing and mailing, and electronic bill presentment and payment services
not to exceed $250,000 annually, during the term from February 28, 2014
through February 28, 2015, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-46 FOR A TYPE 41 ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR CURRY HOUSE RESTAURANT AT
131 EAST MEMORY LANE - HOUSING FOODS AMERICA CORPORATION,
APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 13, 2014, by a
vote of 6-0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-46 as conditioned.
31B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-47 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS
OPERATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-48 TO ALLOW A
TYPE 41 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AT THE WURST
HAUS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 305 EAST FOURTH STREET, SUITE 106
- GREENTREE INVESTMENTS, INC., APPLICANT - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 13, 2014, by a
vote of 6-0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-47 as conditioned and Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-48
as conditioned.
31C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-50 TO ALLOW A TYPE 41
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2013-51 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS OPERATION AT THE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
BARREL ROOM RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 324 WEST FOURTH STREET,
SUITE A - JL CASTRO ENTERPRISES, LLC - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 13, 2014, by a
vote of 6-0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-50 as conditioned and Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-51
as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days, March 4, 2014
City Council Meeting, at the request of staff.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
REPORTS
SECOND: Pulido
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
65A. MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW/FORECAST - City Manager's Office and Finance
Presentation by City Manager David Cavazos.
Mid -Year Review and Revised Forecast
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Prior 5-year Forecast (Presented September 2013)
• Major Assumptions:
0 Conservative 2% annual revenue growth which includes a revenue tax
base of $149.3M in 14/15.
0 Utility Users Tax (UUT) telecom revenues continue to decline in 2013-
14 and 2014-15
0 Salary increases forecasted (2% per year 2015116 through 2017118
and 3.25% in 2018119).
0 Estimated pension costs in anticipation of Public Employee
Retirement System actuarial forecast (5-year estimated cost:
$1O4.8M 2014115 to 2018119).
0 Health care cost increases as recommended by Personnel
0 Water transfer reduction of $1.2M in 2014/15 and $2AM 2015/16
through 2018/19
0 2% increase for inflation in commodities in 2015/16 thru 2018/19
Prior 5-year Forecast (Presented September 2013)
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Revised 5-year Forecast January 2014
• Major Assumptions:
0 Moderate 3% annual revenue growth which includes a higher revenue
tax base of $153.5M in 14/15. Important: Higher tax base equates to
$4.2M in additional revenue throughout the forecast.
0 UUT revenues stabilize (previous 2013-14 value of$24.1M, revised to
$24.614)
o No service level or salary schedule changes forecasted
0 Public Employee Retirement System actuarial forecast reflects current
pension formulas w/ increases absorbed (5-year estimated costa
$98M which is $6.814 less than originally anticipated).
0 Revised lower health care costs as recommended by Personnel
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
0 Water transfer will remain at current Council approved level pending
study updates
0 2% increase for inflation in commodities in 2015116 thru 2018/19
0 1 % ongoing innovation and efficiency savings ($1.4M annually)
0 Includes funding to implement the 5-year Strategic Plan ($2M annually
2014115 - 2018119)
Revised 5-year Forecast January 2014
r Revenues -e-Expenditures
$235 _._.
$no -
$225
$220 ---
$205
$2w
$195
13n4 y4115 15116 16111
2st Quarter GF Major Revenue Performance
Variances vs. Projections
(Cumulative July 1 to December
31, 2013)
Sales Tax
$508K
Property Tax
$632K
Property Tax In -Lieu VLF
$204K
UUT
$446K
Business License
$137K
Hotel Visitors Tax
$460K
General Fund Reserves
(Unassigned Balance)
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"Unassigned reserve level of 20% achieved
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5.0%
4.3%
155.8%
4.4%
6.0%
14.3%
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Total General Fund
Expenditures
F H-10 FY14-tb
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"The General Fund is recovering from recession lows.
Major Economic Indicators
City of Santa Ana:
• Auto sales are significantly higher
o Auto Mall - New auto sales tax numbers are up 74.7% from 2011 (1)
o Transportation represent 26% of City's Sales Tax (1)
• Downtown sales tax up 7.9% (1)
• Total Assessed Valuation increased 3.7%
o $21.1 Billion 2013114 vs. $20.3 Billion 2012/13 (2)
• Building Permits up 3.8%
• Unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in Dec 2013 (peak of 15% in 2010)
(3)
Positive Economic Outlook for California:
• State Budget - $6 Billion Budget Surplus for FY 2014-2015 and
forecasting "surplus" through fiscal year 2017-2018.
• Moderate economic growth in 2013 and Accelerated economic growth in
2014 (4)
• 3% economic growth for 2014 (5)
• Unemployment rate expected to decline to 6% by the end of 2015 (5)
Strategic Plan
• February 8, 2014 — Conduct Community Meeting to discuss draft Strategic
Plan
• February 2014 — Conduct meeting(s) with City Council Members
• February 22, 2014 — City Council Workshop
• March 2014 — City Council review and adoption of Strategic Plan
• April 2014 — Approval of funding for Strategic Plan
• 2014-15 through 2018/19 - Implementation of Strategic Plan
Budget Modification
• Action Items:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 FEBRUARY 4, 2014
o Adopt the revised forecast
Next Steps
o March/April — Revise the budget
o May/June — Adopt changes for fiscal year 2014-15
City Council collectively pleased with forecast; PERS rates lower than projects;
economy improving; thanked staff for support. City Manager Cavazos noted
that Utility Users Tax outdated; voters to consider modernizing and reducing rate
at the November 2014 General Election. Councilmember Martinez noted for the
record that she does not support the water transfer.
MOTION: Adopt the revised Five -Year Forecast.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013-01 TO UPDATE
THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT (2014-2021) AND
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on December 9, 2014 by
a vote of 5-2 (Bacerra and Mill dissented).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter and notices mailed on
January 24, 2014.
Staff report presentation by Interim Executive Director of Planning and Building,
Karen Haluza.
General Plan Housing Element Update
Housing Element Basics
• One element or chapter of the City's General Plan
• State Law requires cities have a housing element
• Addresses housing supply, quality, and affordability
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• Reviewed and certified (approved) by State HCD
• Revision due in 2014
Santa Ana Housing Vision
"Santa Ana residents have an equal right and opportunity to find suitable
housing in quality residential neighborhoods that allow themselves,
families, and neighbors to live the fullest lives.
We support an inclusive community that is multigenerational, culturally diverse,
healthy, sustainable, and economically broad.
The City will facilitate the production, rehabilitation, and improvement of rental
and ownership housing at different affordability levels."
Planning Efforts
• Design Guidelines
Adopted2006
• Metro East Overlay
Adopted 2007
• Transit Zoning Code
Adopted 2010
• Housing Opportunity Ordinance
Adopted 2011
• Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
Adopted 2011
• Emergency Shelter Zone Changes
Adopted2013
• Downtown Wellness Corridor
Ongoing
• Healthy Community Initiatives
Ongoing
• Harbor Boulevard Specific Plan
Ongoing
• Circulation Element Update
Ongoing
2006-2014 RHNA Progress
Low Income 574 195
Above Moderate Income 1,461 2,048
Housing Production
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Avenue E Sycamore Lofts Canopy Lane
44 Units 16 Units 38 Units
Courtyard -Style Live/Work Lofts Small -Lot Detached
Condominiums For Sale/Market Rate For Sale/Market Rate
For Sale/Market Rate
Triada
Terraces at Santiago
I Depot at Santiago
114 Units
36 Units
70 Units (conceptual)
Family Housing
Family Housing
Family Housing
Extremely/very low
Extremely/very low
Extremely/very low
Covenant55 years
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Covenant55 years
Covenant55 years
58 Units
Family Housing
Very low income
Covenant55 years
28 Units
Family Housing
Very low income
Covenant55 years
51 Units
Family Housing
Very low income
Covenant55 years
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Special Needs
Vista del Rio I Wycliffe I Hospitality House
40 Units
Developmental Disabled
Extremely/very low
Covenant 55years
Senior Housing
Extremely/very low
Covenant 55 years
Conceptual
Santa Ana's RHNA 2014-2021
Household income Future Housing
Catego
ry Growth (Units)
Very Low Income 45w
Low Income 32
Moderate Inc= r, �' 37
Above Moderate Income 90
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2006-2014 Carryover
(Lower Income) 203
-0d RHNA 407
Reasons for Major Chanqes
• Changes to state legislation
and available funding
• Community priorities for
Health and Wellness
-Anticipated General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update
• HCD Comments
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New Ideas and Directions
✓ Goal 1: Housing and Neighborhoods
NOW Policies
HE 1.3 Complete Neighborhoods
HE 1.4 Healthy Neighborhoods
HE 1.6 Proactive Code Enforcement
New/Revised Programs
#7 Santa Ana Building Healthy
Communities
#8 Building Community Efforts
#10 Property Maintenance Standards
(Healthy Housing)
✓ Goal 2: Housing Supply and Diversity
New Policies
HE 2.2 District Centers =
HE 2.4 Diverse Housing Types ,�,....Q
New/Revised Programs
#19 Harbor Corridor Specific Plan-
420/#21 General Plan& Zoning Ordinance
Update
✓ Goal 2: Housing Supply and Diversity
New Policies
HE 2.5 Housing Design
HE 2.6 Affordable Component
New/Revised Programs
#22 Building Design
#29 Housing Opportunity Ordinance
#30 Adaptive Reuse
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,/ Goal 4: Special Housing Needs
New Policies -
HE4.5Healthy Homes P'
HE 4.8 Housing Priority
New/Revised Programs
#54 Multigenerational Housing
#56 Reducing Second Hand Smoke in
Multifamily Housing
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New Steps
Feb 2014 City Council Housing Element Adoption
Feb 2014 Deadline for Housing Element adoption
Summer 2014 Adopt Harbor Corridor Plan
Feb 2017 Rezoning must be complete
• Approve and adopt Negative Declaration Environmental Review No. 2013-
98
• Adopt resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2013-01
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. Daisy Gonzalez of the Kennedy
Commission spoke in support of the matter; Kennedy Commission also
submitted a letter of support. The Hearing was closed.
Councilmember Martinez thanked staff for efforts and Councilmember
Sarmiento for proposing Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
MOTION:
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No.
2013-98.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SANTA ANA GENERAL
PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATES
(GPA NO. 2013-01)
MOTION:
Tinajero
SECOND:
Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Amezcua,
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
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Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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. DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION URGING
CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OBAMA TO EXPAND THE DEFERRED
ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) PROGRAM TO PROTECT
ALL IMMIGRANT FAMILIES WHO ARE NOT ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL
ACTIVITY AND SUSPEND FURTHER DEPORTATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS
WITH NO SERIOUS CRIMINAL HISTORY (Councilmembers Martinez,
Sarmiento and Benavides)
MOTION: Direct City Attorney to prepare a resolution for City Council
-- ---- consideration.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING,
AND RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 9:01 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None
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90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Wished all a Happy Valentine's Day;
• Noted that February is Black History month and celebration of Tet Festival;
• New Code Enforcement Officers hired that will help improve the quality of life
and coordinating efforts with the Police Department;
• Request next steps on Wellness Corridor - process for opening public
restrooms along the Corridor; schedule a meeting with Latino Health Access
to further discuss.
• Invited all to attend the Bicycle Safety Forum at the City of Santa Ana's Main
Library on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Asked staff to work with Assembly Member Daly's office regarding funding to
establish new parks; and
• Would like staff to prepare the following updates: food trucks,
policies/regulations; Medical Marijuana, alternative analysis; and Red Light
Camera update.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Directed City Attorney to contact Fred Sayer who is attorney representing
vendor/food trucks;
• Asked staff to meet with American Cancer Society to assist with their annual
Relay for Life event scheduled on April 13, 2014; and
• Congratulated City Attorney Sonia Carvalho on being named "Super Lawyer'
by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Wished all a Happy Valentine's Day; and
• Asked that colleagues not negotiate terms of contract at the dais.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Orange County Fire Authority moving forward with Fire Hazard and
Mitigation program;
• Thanked City Manager for positive forecast presentation; and
• Wished all a Happy Valentine's Day and encouraged all to shop in Santa
Ana.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Request staff to provide Council meeting DVD's to Santa Ana youth who
recite the Pledge of Allegiance;
• Commented on year-round sports and after school programs;
• Participated in Annual Tet Festival;
• Asked that all support Santa Ana businesses; and
• Request meeting be adjourned in memory of Ricardo Cardenas.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Appreciate positive budget forecast presentation and thanked staff for efforts;
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• Staff to review priority and park space needs;
• Opined that City's land donation for K-12 educational facilities different than
adult education; and
• Invited all to shop in Santa Ana.
Mayor Pulido:
• Happy Valentine's Day to all; and
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Ricardo Cardenas and Marvin Starks.
ADJOURNED: 9:18 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 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.
Adjourn Meeting in Memory of
Ricardo Cardenas
and
Marvin Starks
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
• Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
• Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan
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