HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-13 FEDTCITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 229
Santa Ana, CA
5:08 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members:
Michele Martinez, Chairperson
David Benavides, Vice - Chairperson
Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
(None)
Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA
Robert Cortez, FMSA
Tom Gergen, FMSA
Teresa Ramirez, FMSA
Jose Sandoval, CAO
Carlos Rojas, PD
David Cavazos, City Manager
Nancy Fong, CDA
Shelly Landry - Bayle, CDA
Deborah Sanchez, CDA
Julie Castro - Cardenas, CDA
GUESTS PRESENT: Eunice Bobert, Orange Housing Dev. Corp.
Scott Bering, C & C Dev.
Barry Cottle, C & C Dev.
Todd Cottle, C & C Dev.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Minutes of the November 12, 2013 Meeting
Approved
2. Finance Updates
a. Mid -year Review
Robert Cortez, Assistant Director of Finance, reviewed 2013/14 2nd Quarter
Update handout with detail of revenue and expenditures for past six months.
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Forecast Update
Robert Cortez reviewed the Revised Forecast handout which shows an increase
in revenues and a positive economic recovery based on current service levels.
City Manager David Cavazos thanked councilmembers for tough decisions
made to help city through difficult time and thanked Francisco Gutierrez &
Robert Cortez for all their efforts. Initial forecast was seen as negative; now
update shows what we're able to achieve. The revised forecast is emphasized
as a conservative forecast.
It was suggested that a comparison of old vs. new assumptions /changes could
be created for review. Information could be shared with council members and
bargaining units. There could possibly be a press release to share with public in
addition to employees.
Councilmember Martinez inquired on when second water study would happen.
The Public Works Agency is currently updating the water study.
Actions Items for January 21St
a. UUT (Utility Users Tax) is one our top revenue sources that needs to be
modernized to protect and ensure ongoing receipt of UUT revenue and conform
to all Federal and State legislation. RFCA and Utility Users Tax Briefing Memo
provided for reference.
b. Financial Advisory Services — RFP responses were evaluated. Firms selected
will assist the City in identifying refinance opportunities. Savings generated will
cover cost of advisory services. RFCA and Summary of City Long -Term Debt
Obligations provided for reference.
c. Wireless Technology (Mobility Initiative) to improve Wi -Fi structure within City
facilities, excluding Police building which will be included in next phase. RFCA,
Wireless Mobility Initiative, and Scope of Work Themes & Parameters provided
for reference.
4. I.T. Projects Update
a. Smart Rooms — There are three categories of options with varying features for
review with intent to not overbuild. Councilmember Martinez expressed a desire
to have video conferencing and telephone conference capabilities in council
conference room. Smart Room Conference Options handout provided for
reference.
b. I.T. Assessment and Consultant Renewal — 2013 Annual Computing
Inventory spreadsheets provided as an overview of where we're at. Staff will
develop RFP to meet City Strategic Plan goals. However a 6 month renewal
of current vendor(s) will be executed to meet City needs until RFP is
finalized. Handout provided of Information Services Current Projects for
reference.
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5. WIA Youth Program — RFP to be released in February in hopes of going to City
Council in late March. Deborah Sanchez and Julie Castro - Cardenas of CDA
provided brief overview of Youth Service Provider Network and the services
provided. Councilmembers thanked the Work Center and all the work they do for
the youth who are important to the City. Youth job development with providers in
partnership with City will help young kids and make an impact on the community.
RFP Timeline and Youth Service Provide Network flow chart provided for reference.
6. Affordable Housing Development RFP for 940 S Minnie St. — RFP issued
October 2013 with one response received. Shelly Landry- Bayle, CDA stated $1.5
million available for acquisition and rehabilitation of 10 -unit building for affordable
housing at 50% AMI. CDA working with developers and Planning and Building
Agency to accommodate needs. Parking variance will be needed. Handout of
project detail and photos provided for reference.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers thanked staff for hard work and congratulations on improved financial
forecast. Audit Committee Report to be reviewed at next committee meeting.
Adjournment— 6:17 p.m.
Teresa Ra irez
Recordi Secreta , FMS
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