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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 20, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:54 p.m.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
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 5:10 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Government Claims Act pursuant to
Paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Claim No. 2014 -056, Ruiz, Augustine and Arzola, Raymundo
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
1. Frank Lindsay v. City of Santa Ana et al., Case No. 08:14 -CV -00710
2. People /City v. Mark Burcaw, et al., 651 E. Edinger Ave.; Case No. 30 -2012-
00567205
3. The Old Orchard Conservancy v. City of Santa Ana; Case No. 30 -2014-
00714225
4. People /City v. Burcaw Family Trust, 1638 E. 17th St.; Case No. 30 -2013-
00668708
5. People /City v. Donald Hansen, et al., 3619 W. Pendleton, Unit A; Case No.
30- 2013 - 00690606
6. People /City v. Hillview Building, LLC, 1823 E. 17th St.; Case No. 30 -2014-
00705937
7. People /City v. Pacific Point, 1820 E. Gary #130; Case No. 30 -2013-
00694308
8. People /City v. Roma Bridge, 1601 W. 1st "A'; Case No. 30- 2013- 00690600
9. People /City v. Tam Nguyen, 1820 E. Gary, #204; Case No. 30 -2013-
0069433
10. People /City v. Roma Bridge, et al., 1605 W. First Street Units B &C; Case No.
30- 2013 - 00690596
11. People /City v. Lawrence O'Boyle, et al., 1423 N. Main Street; Case No. 30-
2013- 00694286
12. People /City v. Michael A. Ditch, 1815 So. Main Street; Case No. 30 -2013-
00694143
13. People /740 Broadway PV LLC, 1820 Garry Unit 221; Case No. 30 -2014-
00709107
14. People /City v. Mamo Real Estate, Inc., et al., 1139 W. 17th Street; Case No.
30 -2014- 00704524
15. People /City v. Harvey Kagasoff, et al. , 3701 W. 1 st Street; Case No. 30 -2014-
00709107
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16. People /City v. Ziegler Properties, 980 N. Harbor Blvd., #101; Case No. 30-
2014- 00709091
17. People /City v. John Robert Warren, et al., 1615 N. French #101; Case No.
30- 2014 - 00711565
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Address of Property: Centennial Education Center
2900 W. Edinger Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Negotiators: City Manager David Cavazos, Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
Director Gerado Mouet and Chancellor of the
Rancho Santiago Community College District
(RSCCD) Raul Rodriguez
Terms:
Price and Terms of Lease
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)
Part-time Civil Service Employees
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:20 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:22 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA (6:37 p.m.)
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
TERESA HERRERA, TAFT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
ROGER ARAGON, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Dr. America Bracho for her exemplary
citizen participation and services to the Santa Ana community.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Karla Nava for being
selected as a 2014 Disneyland Resort Scholarship program recipient.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to the
Santa Ana Valley High School Chef team for their recent win in the Cooking Up Change
competition hosted by Kid Healthy and Northgate Gonzalez Markets.
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PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA recognizing the Orange
County Fire Authority for declaring Memorial Day through Labor Day as "Drowning
Prevention Awareness' months in Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to the
Santa Ana College Circle K Club for their completion of the wrought iron fence at the
Kiwanis Barrier Free Park.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO recognizing the Santa Ana
Public Works department for proclaiming the week of Sunday, May 18 — Saturday, May 24,
2014 as `Public Works Week' in Santa Ana.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO and COUNCILMEMBER
SARMIENTO recognizing May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Clark Casler, member of SACReD, pleased with 5 -year Strategic Plan and additional
funding that benefit residents such as code enforcement, public viewing portals, health
and wellness programs, and arts and culture receiving new funding, and internship
programs; however, concerned with City's contract with Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE).
• Joshua Wayne Moore, encourage job creation, education and social program for artist
in the community; request full funding for arts and culture commission to further improve
the community.
• Manuela Lopez, expressed gratitude for approving 5 -year Strategic Plan and funding of
many of the programs such as Garfield Community Center and expansion of the E-
Library.
• Irma Jauregui, thanked all for including community in funding priorities of the 5 -year
Strategic Plan.
• Jose Rea, echoed comments by Irma Jauregui and funding for the Pacific Electric Park
and community garden at Madison; concerned with recent pedestrian fatality on May
5th; urged all to make safety a top priority as included in the Strategic Plan.
• Ginelle Hardy, supports continued improvements at the South Main Street corridor.
• Victor Payan, request full funding for arts programs; support at the State level important
to enhance code enforcement.
• Sandra Pocha Pena, spoke in support of Agenda Item 65A and full funding for arts
program and Arts and Culture commission.
• Sharon Barlow, President of the South Main Street Merchants Association, thanked the
City Manager for support of South Main Street area; urged full funding to make SOMOS
program successful.
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• George Estrada, spoke on Agenda Item 65B, concerned with proposal to increase
council compensation and eliminate $1,000 restriction on campaign contributions.
• Skeith Devine, does not support any budget cuts as it related to art programs; propose
affordable housing for the artist.
• Dylan Thomson, spoke on behalf of the OC May Day Coalition, thanked Councilmember
Martinez and City Manager for meeting with Coalition; request profitability report on the
jail and supports cancellation of contract with ICE; supports increased compensation for
City Council members.
• Claudia Ramirez, representative of OC May Day Coalition, concerned with City's
contract with ICE and request accurate information as it related to the contract.
• Scott Sink, request Jail profitability report and meeting with City Manager to discuss jail
options.
• Octavio Pina, Vice President of the South Main Street Merchants Association, thanked
the City Council for including funding in 5 -year Strategic Plan and request support for
sustainable projects.
• Thomas Gordon, spoke in opposition to proposed City Council compensation increase.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A as recommended
by staff with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 20A and 25G for separate
discussion.
MOTION:
Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6, 2014 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT TISH (GUADALUPE) LETICIA LEON TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER REYNA AS THE WARD 5 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A
TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Tish (Guadalupe) Leticia Leon to the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission (Ward 2 Resident, Replaces
L. Bist).
FINAL TRACT MAP NOTIFICATIONS - Pursuant to Section 34 -183 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code, the City Engineer has received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for
final approval. The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of the City
Council Meeting.
17A. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER — FINAL PARCEL
MAP NO. 2006 -197 (626 SOUTH NEWHOPE STREET) - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - Police Department
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. The Schedule 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.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Councilmember Martinez requested clarification on request for additional
funding. Interim Executive Director of Public Works, William Galvez detailed
the history and street priority. Councilmember Sarmiento noted that over 300
miles of street recently renovated; some streets in need for repair.
MOTION:
1. Approve a contract change order to add local street improvements to
the construction contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of
$1,000,000, which increases the total estimated contract to
$7,786,182.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said change order in an
amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for construction of local streets.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014 -095 - Recognizing $176,271
in unrecognized interest earnings on Gas Tax revenue bond proceeds,
transferring the funds to the Gas Tax Residential Street Improvement
revenue account, and appropriating the same into the Gas Tax
Residential Street Improvement expenditure account, which totals
$1,000,000 when added to the undesignated bond proceeds of $823,729.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 14 -029 - PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS - Finance &
Management Services Agency, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency, and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation for the
purchase of computers for the, in an amount not to exceed $134,300,
subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2014 -113 - HELICOPTER SERVICES - Police Department
MOTION: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one -year agreement with
two one -year renewal options, with the Orange County Sheriff's
Department, in an amount not to exceed $1,227,627 over a three -year
period, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
25B. AGMT NO. 2014 -114 - HOUSING FOR FEDERAL INMATES - Police
Department
First increase in eight years and represents a 28% increase in the per
diem.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a new housing agreement (No. 12 -94 -0006) with the United
States Marshals Service the per diem rate of $105 per inmate, subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2014 -115 - SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SMOG
PLACE FOR THE GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND WIDENING
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 081732 NONGENERAL FUND) - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a Loss of Business Goodwill Agreement with Antonio Rios dba
The Smog Place, the tenant of the property located at 1222 East Fourth
Street, Unit B (APN 398 - 385 -03), in the amount of $30,000, for the loss of
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business goodwill, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
25D. AGMT NO. 2014 -116 - SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a second amendment with G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney, increasing compensation by $62,978.28, for a total
amount not to exceed $567,243 per year, for the period of one year,
commencing June 1, 2014, with the option to extend the term for up to
two additional one -year terms.
25E. PROVIDE ADVANCED ENERGY - EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY IN CITY HALL
AND ROSS ANNEX - Finance & Management Services and Public Works
Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2014 -117 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., to
implement an Energy Management System and provide advanced
energy- efficient lighting technology in City Hall and the Ross Annex
in an amount not to exceed $620,000, for a 13 -month term expiring
on June 30, 2015 subject to non - substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney,
2. AGMT NO. 2014 -118 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison, to
provide no -cost funding through On -Bill Financing to implement
advanced energy efficiency technology in City Hall and the Ross
Annex, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney,
25F. FINANCIAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE LICENSES - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Authorize an order form with Infor (US) Inc., formerly Lawson
Software Americas, Inc., against Agreement No. A- 2008 -037 for Lawson
financial system software licenses in an amount not to exceed $159,610
and maintenance not to exceed $31,922, with two one year maintenance
renewals in accordance with the terms of the order form, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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25G.
Councilmember Martinez request presentation by City Manager on smart
meters. City Manager Cavazos noted that meters will also make City staff
more efficient and increase revenue.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for the purchase of smart
parking meters, parking sensors, and data management to replace
regular on- street meters in Downtown Santa Ana, in an amount not to
exceed $500,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERM ITIVARIANCES
31 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -07 TO ALLOW A 58 -FOOT HIGH
WIRELESS FACILITY FOR VERIZON AT 711 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE —
CORE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, APPLICANT- Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on April 28, 2014, by a
vote of 7 -0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014 -07 as conditioned.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN TO ADD ONE FULL -TIME JOB TITLE, ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR - Personnel Services Agency
Continued from the May 6, 2014 City Council meeting by a vote of 7 -0.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -023 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 82 -110 TO
AMEND THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN TO CREATE THE FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65A. APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR THE FIVE -YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - Finance
& Management Services
Continued from the April 15, 2014 and May 6, 2014 City Council meetings by
a vote of 7 -0, respectively.
Councilmember Sarmiento commented on need to have clear process and
response to community's priorities; presumed that City Council would have
discretion on how to allocate funds, thanked the City Manager for
recommendations.
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Councilmember Amezcua questioned impact to budget if recommendation
approved. City Manager Cavazos noted that additional funds have been
identified and do not negatively impact general budget.
Councilmember Reyna noted historical significance of item; supports
recommendation as proposed.
Councilmember Benavides pleased with community participation and City's
first attempt to approve a Strategic Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero reflected on community outreach, participation and
priorities of community; process improvement for coming years.
Councilmember Martinez indicated that some items have asterisks to denote
on -going programs; funding should be equitable, sustainable and have a
balanced approach to promote all goals; request guidelines on funding future
programs.
Mayor Pulido cautioned that funding may not be sustainable for next 5- years;
request input in process such as going back to Council Committees.
Councilmember Sarmiento disagree with plan that funds a plan; prefer
tangible programs and services such as e- library and after school programs;
need for infrastructure improvements.
Councilmember Amezcua proposed amendment to allocate additional funds
for academic programs; seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento. Discussion
ensued. Motion withdrawn by maker of the Amendment.
Councilmember Martinez remarked that 19 programs have re- occurring costs
and 5 programs are one -time costs.
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -001 - Recognizing revenue for
the fiscal year 2014 -15 budget in the amount of $2,280,000 unchanged from
the original staff recommendation and an additional $734,500 in new Santa
Ana Jail revenue for a total of $3,014,500 in various General Fund revenue
accounts and appropriate funds to various departmental expenditure
accounts for the implementation of the five -year Strategic Plan.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
656. AD HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT - PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS ON CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT
HEADS, COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL AND CAMPAIGN REFORM — City
Attorney's Office
Councilmember Benavides reflected on 2007 Charter Review Committee's
recommendation that included some of the proposed amendments to the City
Charter.
MOTION:
1. Receive and file report from the Ad Hoc Committee.
2. Direct City Attorney and Clerk of the Council to prepare necessary
documents to place proposed Charter amendments on the ballot for
November 2014 election.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Cavazos thanked Assistant Finance Director, Robert Cortez
and staff for work on the Strategic Plan and noted that Streetcar Project well
underway.
906. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked all for efforts to bring forth the 5 -year Strategic Plan; and
• Supports Arts & Culture Commission.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Congratulated all graduates and wished them best of luck;
• Participated in the Higher Education Center at Santa Ana Library, in
attendance was Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and members of the
Rancho Santiago Community College District;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and
• Announced that eSports Arena having grand opening in Downtown Santa
Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Historic event in approving Strategic Plan and funding;
• Attended ribbon cutting for Garfield Fitness Center; Promises Made,
Promises Kept;
• Commented on recent incidents over the weekend that challenge the
community; need creative solutions; and
• Attending model program in Compton to integrate faith community.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked and congratulated Interim Public Works Director, William Galvez
and staff during Public Works Week; approved new position for Active
Transportation Coordinator that will be key;
• Recognized staff for actively applying for grants and receiving competitive
funds;
• Noted that City has high pedestrian fatality rates;
• Commented on grand opening of Garfield Fitness Center and appreciate
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director and staff for efforts;
• Consider efforts by City Council that benefit the community
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Echoed comments by Councilmember Martinez; testament that staff
respected and decorum maintained;
• Commented on importance of Strategic Plan and process employed; value
judgments need to be incorporated in future allocations; thanked
community for participation; and
• Thanked for adjourning meeting in memory of LAPD Officer Roberto
Sanchez.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Commented on Agenda Item 65B, noted that in 1952 the salary for City
Councilmembers set and has not been amended since; proposal is fair
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and consistent with State levels; also regulations on campaign
contributions confusing; and
• Congratulated Sierra Preparatory Academy for winning first Speech
Tournament;
• City of Santa Ana has award winning water and asked all to fill it from the
tap; and
• Little League and Pony League competitions underway;
• Congratulated Santa Ana Braves for winning first tournament; and
• Mexican Delegation and Canadian Delegation coming to Santa Ana.
Mayor Pulido:
• Congratulated staff and consultants for submitting document to the
Federal Government to start process on Streetcar Project;
• City enjoying better economy and efficiency measures;
• Reminded all of blessings and adjourned meeting in Memory of LAPD
Officer Roberto Sanchez.
Adjourn in Memory of
City of Los Angeles Police Officer and Santa Ana Resident
Roberto Sanchez
ADJOURNED- 9:22 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 3, 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.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan
• Solar Permit Fee Waiver
• Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings
• Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal
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