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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13C - COUNCIL CMT AGENDAS AND MINUTESCITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER City Hal[, Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Vice - Chairperson David Benavides Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez, Executive Secretary 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 Approval of Minutes for July 14, 2014 2. Discuss and Present Year -End Results & Update on General Fund Reserves {Strategic Plan Nos. 4, 3C; 1} (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 3. Deferred Capital Maintenance {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 21 (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 4. Review CIP Projects List Bond Proceeds ($5.911 {Strategic Plan Nos. 4.2.d, 6.1.b) (Nabil Saba, PWA -Water Resources) 5. I.T. Strategic Plan Update & RFP for I.T. Strategic Plan Assessment {Strategic Plan Nos. 7, 5} (Robert Cortez, CMO) 6. CDBG Application & Outreach Efforts (Robert Cortez & Sylvia Vazquez, CDA) 7. Discuss the release of RFQ for Project -based Vouchers {Strategic Plan 5, 3} (Natalie Verlinich, CDA) 8. RFQ for Economic Development Strategic Plan (Marc Morley, CDA) 9. Briefing on City's Pushcart Ordinance (Alvaro Nunez, PBA) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (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 Miguel A. Pulido, Sal Tinajero, Vincent F. Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. 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Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647 -6900 *Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647 -6520 s Website: www.santa- ana.org 13C -1 STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 13C -2 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 14, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: City Hall, Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 Santa Ana, CA 5:32 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson David Benavides, Vice - Chairperson (5:34 p.m.) Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS None AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS None Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Sandra Simon, FMSA Teresa Ramirez, FMSA Waldo Barela, FMSA William Galvez, PWA Nabil Saba, PWA David Cavazos, City Manager Shelly Landry- Bayle, CDA Marc Morley, CDA Leigh Eisen, CDA Jason Gabriel, PWA Robert Carroll, PD 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2014. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento (3) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) July 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -3 (Item 3 taken out of order.) 3. 2. El Update on Water Bonds (FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Finance and Management Services Executive Director, provided presentation on Refinancing of 2004 Water System Bonds. Refinancing would generate $5.8 million in new money to finance improvements to water system. Councilmembers stated they would like to see list of projects and have them enumerated as recommended by consultants. Engage council members and public in selecting priority projects. Direct staff to look into possibility of creating new Santa Ana authority for future bonds. And request list of projects to be provided as soon as possible to city council once study is complete by PWA consultants. Amending Committee Bylaws — Frequency /Location of Meetings (CAO) Councilmembers expressed a desire to meet regularly and consistently due to the volume of items to be reviewed. Agreed to meet every 60 days. MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento (3) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Discuss Budget for Building Maintenance Costs (FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director of Finance & Management Services provided presentation on Building Maintenance Costs. Funding sources for services provided by Finance Building Maintenance is from internal charges to departments, but not all facilities contribute. Finance is reviewing service level rates that have not changed since 2008 -09. Staffing levels have been reduced while deferred maintenance has increased. Finance would like to update maintenance rental rates, achieve full staffing levels and appropriate a budget reserve policy. Parks & Rec and Public Works agencies use other service providers for some of their facilities and different funding sources such as General Fund, cell towers, grants, or Enterprise Funds. Councilmembers would like policies set to have deferred maintenance costs included in budget along with reserves. Would like staff to consider consolidating all assets under a central management to prioritize deferred maintenance for the public and staff safety. (Item 6 taken out of order) July 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -4 6. Artists Village Kiosk Update and Options (CDA) Downtown Development Liaison, Leigh Eisen, provided an update on the Artists Village Kiosks and review of entrepreneurship competition and potential awards. Councilmembers pleased with response from public. Carts should be sensitive to brick & mortar and not compete with existing businesses. 7. Review Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Rate Schedule (PWA) Public Works Agency Interim Executive Director, William Galvez, provided handouts on Water Capital Improvement Program and Water & Sewer Rate Study Update. Since the City's last rate increase in July of 2011 the costs of the City's two sources of water, groundwater and imported MWD water, have increased 16.9% and 19.6% respectively. PWA consultant to provide study analysis report in a few weeks to be shared with Council and executive management. 8. Discuss RFQ for Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor (CDA) Shelly Landry- Bayle, Housing Division Manager, reviewed Housing projects and need to issue housing bonds and tax credits. RFQ for bond counsel team to help look for options. (Item 5 taken out of order) 5. Economic Development Task Force Update (CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist, provided review of 6/24/14 memo listing taskforce business community representatives of which nine have confirmed. First meeting is planned in August. The Taskforce will be asked to guide the development of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). 9. Update on Reuse of Bristol Remnant Parcels (PWA) Councilmember Vince Sarmiento recused due to property nearby. Public Works Agency, Principal Civil Engineer, Jason Gabriel, provided PowerPoint and handout of Bristol Street Surplus Properties. Discussion from councilmembers on review of underground utilities for area; parcels for community gardens, health & fitness, urban farm. Look at other models and define what the residents want. Review at study session and discuss with City Councilmembers to take steps to move forward. July 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -5 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS -None Adjournment — 7:02 p.m. Teresa Ram Recording S July 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -6 CITY OF SANTA ANA ". COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY NOVEMBER 10, 2014 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER City Hall, Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Vice - Chairperson David Benavides Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez, Executive Secretary 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 Minutes for September 15, 2014 2. Water/Wastewater Rate Study {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 h) (Fred Mousavipour, PWA and Consultants, Black & Veatch) 3. Energy Efficiency Upgrade Options for City Facilities {Strategic Plan No. 5, 2b) (William Galvez, PWA) 4. Update on 2015 -2016 Emergency Solutions Grant {Strategic Plan No. 5.3.c) (Terri Eggers, CDA) 5. Update on Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Retail Opportunity {Strategic Plan No. 3.2.c) (Marc Morley, CDA) 6. Report from Santa Ana Economic Development Taskforce {Strategic Plan No. 3.1.1b) (David Cavazos, City Manager) 7. First - Quarter Actuals, Revenue and Expenditures {Strategic Plan No. 4, 2b) (David Cavazos, City Manager) 8. Budget Calendar and Process {Strategic Plan No. 4,1b -1c) (David Cavazos, City Manager) 9. Downtown Signage Program 10. Downtown Review of codes and ordinances. 11. CIP Community guidebook, process, and update on status of reserve policy. 61�1714) f you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at 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 Il, 28 CFR 35.1021 Miguel A. Pulido, Sal TlnaJero, Vincent F. Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Benavides, Roman Rayne, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward MPUlitlo(alsan�a- ana.om Ward VSa,mlenloiUSaMa- ana.om MMatllnez(dsanla- ana.o,a AAmezcualy san DeenavltlasGOSanlaana.om fflzu.dsanm -eneou STine emrdsen,a -ene om City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor $ Council Telephone: 714 -647 -6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714-647 -6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.ora 13C -7 FEDT Aaenda 2 November 10. 2014 STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 13C -8 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 229 Santa Ana, CA 5:34 p.m. Council Committee members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson David Benavides, Vice - Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member (5:40 p.m.) None Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Sandra Simon, FMSA Teresa Ramirez, FMSA Waldo Barela, FMSA Alvaro Castellon, FMSA Melanie Torres, FMSA Katrina Nguyen, FMSA William Galvez, PWA Nabil Saba, PWA Alvaro Nunez, PBA David Cavazos, City Manager Robert Cortez, CMO Marc Morley, CDA Kelly Reenders, CDA Natalie Verlinich, CDA Sylvia Vazquez, CDA Susan Gorospe, CDA Scott Kutner, CDA Robert Carroll, PD Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA Don Markland; Peter Katz, Corn Link; Scott Barnard; Patty McDonald; Leticia Gomez; Alma Blanco; Elizabeth Rodriguez; Irma Jauregui, Main St Realty; Veronica Jimenez; Ciria Santiago Patty McDonald, business owner and resident, spoke in opposition of proposed homeless shelter mixed in with commercial area. Scott Barnard, resident, spoke in opposition of proposed homeless shelter and need to collaborate with existina businesses in area. • Don Markland, Markland Industries, spoke on concerns with employee safety and property values in connection with proposed homeless shelter. September 14, 7014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -9 • Peter Katz, member of ComLink, spoke on aging sewer lines and O.C. Sanitation water board meeting. • Leticia Gomez, parent, spoke in support of CDBG funding application for the after - school tutoring and Project Pride. • Ramona Harky, spoke on homeless shelter and possibility of modeling after Mission Foundation with smaller model. • Victor Linares, parent, spoke in support of CDBG funding application for Project Pride and mentoring for youth to continue. • Veronica Jimenez, parent, spoke in support of CDBG funding application for library after - school tutoring. Thankful for library staff and hopes there are no cuts. • Ciria Santiago, parent, spoke in support of CDBG funding application to continue after - school tutoring that has made a difference her daughter's life. Improved grades allow her to participate in sports now. AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2014. MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento (3) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) (Items 2 & 3 combined) 2 -3 Discuss and Present Year -End Results & Update on General Fund Reserves (Strategic Plan Nos. 4, 3C; 1) and Deferred Capital Maintenance (Strategic Plan No. 6, 2) — (CMO & FMSA) City Manager David Cavazos announced favorable news on preliminary budget numbers: $6M more in revenue than estimated for FY13 -14 Budget. Sales tax, property tax, user utility tax, business license, and hotel visitors' tax have all been better than anticipated. General reserves target has been achieved with $1.96M reserved for continuing projects. Presentation included City of Santa Ana, 4th Quarter Newsletter that included budget data. Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director of Finance and Management Services continued presentation with details on Deferred Capital Maintenance, including a 6- year deferred maintenance plan listing facilities and their needs. Additionally fleet vehicles and Parks Recreation & Community Services deferred maintenance needs September 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -10 were shown in some detail. Newport Beach model to fund capital asset management was shown as an example to funding as this may fit our needs. It's an incremental approach over the next four years. Also, Water CIP project list provided as items recommended to be funded by 2014 bond proceeds. Councilmembers would like staff to continue to identify needs and prioritize. Need to make sure we move forward with any policy and ordinance changes that may be required using the Newport Beach model for deferred maintenance and CIP. 4. Review CIP Projects Lest Bond Proceeds ($5.9M) (Strategic Plan Nos. 4.2d, 6.2b) — (PWA -Water Resources) Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager for Public Works provided presentation on Water Capital Construction 5 -Year Plan. Report card rating from ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) shows slight decrease in change from 2006 to 2012 for city's water rating. Majority of CIP projects are cash financed. Issuing bonds has allowed City to contract larger projects such as reservoirs, pump stations and wells. Presentation included list of recent projects completed and list of 2014 bond funded projects. 5. I.T. Strategic Plan Update and RFP for I.T. Strategic Plan Assessment (Strategic Plan Nos. 7,5) — (CMO) Robert Cortez, Special Assistant to the City Manager, provided flow chart of I.T. Strategic Planning, stating significant progress has been made not just at City Hall, but citywide. Currently in Phase II — IT Assessment to develop RFP. Two vendors are in the process of being interviewed. Assessment to include benchmarks for implementation; March /April 2015 is target for completion of this phase. Recommendation report with costs will be prepared for review and presentation to committee and council. 6. CDBG Application & Outreach Efforts - (CDA) City Manager David Cavazos gave an overview of the 2015 -16 Funding Allocation Schedule and Robert Cortez reviewed PowerPoint presentation of Application Timeline & Outreach Efforts. Only non - profits eligible for application process with mandatory subreceipient training to be offered by City staff. Application process to begin Oct. 6, 2014; due by Nov. 14, 2014. Information will be available on city website with requirement detail. September 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -11 7. Discuss the release of RFQ for Project -based Vouchers (Strategic Plan 5, 3) — (CDA) Natalie Verlinich, Housing Programs Analyst, provided handout on Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Housing Authority, Project Based Vouchers. Housing Authority will be soliciting applications from developers who are planning to construct new rental housing within the City of Santa Ana, and who wish to secure Project Based Vouchers for their project. RFQ issue date: Oct. 1, 2014 with a Feb. 2015 deadline. 8. RFQ for Economic Development Strategic Plan - (CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist, reviewed presentation for request for qualifications on Economic Development Strategic Plan to look at options and opportunities for investments in city. Oct. 31, 2014 will be the deadline for receipt of proposals. 9. Briefing on City's Pushcart Ordinance — (PBA) Alvaro Nunez, Community Preservation Coordinator, briefed committee on Downtown/ Civic Center Pushcarts ordinance with presentation. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS - None Adjournment —7:11 p.m. September 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -12 CITY OF SANTA ANA I(D COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY January 12, 2015 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER City Hall, Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Vice - Chairperson David Benavides Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez, Executive Secretary 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 Approval of Minutes for November 10, 2014 2. Economic Development Taskforce Recommendation to Develop Citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan {Strategic Plan No. 3.1.a) (Kelly Reenders, CDA) 3. Report on Downtown Banner Program {Strategic Plan 3.4.a) (Kelly Reenders, CDA) 4. Santa Ana Wellness District: A Study of Demand and Supply for Wellness Goods and Services in Downtown, Santa Ana, California (Ana Urzua, Building Healthy Communities) 5. Report on Inclusionary Housing Fund Application {Strategic Plan 5.3.b) (Kelly Reenders, CDA) 6. Update on 815 North Harbor Multi- Housing Project Financing {Strategic Plan 5.3.a) (Kelly Reenders, CDA) 7. FY 14 -15 Second Quarter Actuals of General Fund revenues and expenditures {Strategic Plan No. 4,2131 (David Cavazos, CMO) (Cont'd on page 2) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at ��✓✓ (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 Miguel A. Pulido, Sal Tinaoro, Vincent F. Sarmlento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Benavides, Roman Rayne, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward Ward Ward Ward Wards WulidoOsaM an Ward ysannemor@sene- MMailnez&LL AAMazGUansanW-ana o DBennvitlesrolsenta -a r RRevneiUSa STlnaloro(alsanta -ana M City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988 . Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714. 647.6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647 -6520 . Website: www.santa- ana.orc 13C -13 FEDT Aqenda 2 January 12 2015 Unfunded Pension Liabilities and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Discussion (David Cavazos, CMO) 9. Development Services Counter Electronic Queuing System — Progress Update {Strategic Plan 3A} (Vince Fregoso /Matt Foulkes, PBA) STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT — Next regularly scheduled meeting is March 9, 2015 13C -14 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 229 Santa Ana, CA 5:34 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS David Benavides, Vice - Chairperson Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Sandra Simon, FMSA Teresa Ramirez, FMSA Waldo Barela, FMSA Alvaro Castellon, FMSA John Aguilar, FMSA Fred Mousavipour, PWA William Galvez, PWA Nabil Saba, PWA Christy Kindig, PWA David Cavazos, City Manager Robert Cortez, CMO Marc Morley, CDA Terri Eggers, CDA Jorge Garcia, CMO Alma Flores, CMO Margaret Mercer, PWA Jason Gabriel, PWA Karen Haluza, PBA Alvaro Nunez, PBA Ann Bui, Black & Veatch; Peter Katz, Com Link • Peter Katz, member of ComLink, spoke on municipal utility billing detail and signage uniformity by commissioned artist AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2014. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) November 10, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -15 2. WaterNVastewater Rate Study (Strategic Plan No. 2, 1 h) — (PWA) City Manager David Cavazos thanked councilmembers for all their work and push for study. City's goal is to bring financial stability, provide reliable water and sewer service, and to maintain sustainable level of service. Fred Mousasvipour, Executive Director of PWA and Ann Bui of Black & Veatch provided PowerPoint presentation of Water and Sewer Rate Studies with discussion on history and process required to move forward and meet goals. Additionally reports on Water Rate Study and Sewer Financial Plan were provided. Request: Councilmember Vince Sarmiento requested staff to send background of 2011 rate adjustment (i.e. any protest, adjustments, action) Motion: Move forward with rate increase and continued rate studies. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) 3. Energy Efficiency Upgrade Options for City Facilities (Strategic Plan No. 5.2b) — (PWA) William Galvan, City Engineer, presented PowerPoint on energy Efficient Program Update that included goals, completed projects, current projects, and other projects under consideration. Staff is recommending RFP issuance to prepare a Citywide Strategic Plan that identifies all feasible alternative energy technologies. MOTION: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4. Update on 2015 -2016 Em (CDA) SECOND: Martinez Martinez, Sarmiento (2) None (0) Benavides (1) ergency Solutions Grant (Strategic Plan No. 5.3c) — Terri Eggers, Senior Community Development Analyst, updated committee on progress and timeline of RFP, handout provided. November 10, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -16 5. Update on Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Retail Opportunity (Strategic Plan No. 3.2c) - (CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist, provided sample Request for Proposal scheduled to be released this week. Currently 5,100 square feet vacant with an additional 3,000 square feet to be available in early 2015. Preferred business use is included in RFP. Recommend moving forward with RFP. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) 6. Report from Santa Ana Economic Development Taskforce (Strategic Plan No. 3, 1 b) — (CMO) City Manager, David Cavazos, provided update on reported inspection has been reviewed and approved. Next is RFQ to be issued to help staff make recommendations. 7. First - Quarter Actuals, Revenue and Expenditures (Strategic Plan No. 4, 2b) - (CMO) City Manager, David Cavazos provided brief update on fiscal year end that ended 06/30/14 and for first quarter of 2014 -2015 (July- September). PowerPoint presentation with detail also provided. 8. Budget Calendar and Process (Strategic Plan no. 4, 1b -1 c) — (CMO) Included with PowerPoint presentation above is the 2014 -2014 Budget Calendar. 9. Downtown Signage Program — (PBA) Karen Haluza, Interim Executive Director, PBA provided PowerPoint about Information on Downtown Sign Standards that included photos of permitted and unpermitted signs. Downtown liaison is creating a marketing brochure highlighting permitted signs. Discussion on flexibility in code and education of businesses who may need city's help. Staff will come back with recommendations. November 10, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -17 ITEM MOVED TO NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING • Downtown Review of Codes and Ordinances COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS - None Adjournment — 7:15 p.m. November 10, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13C -18 SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 12:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez and Vincent Sarmiento Recording Secretary: Becky Magallon 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 Approval of Minutes of the June 25, 2014 Meeting 2. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining legislative advocacy work July 2014 to September 2014 — Dan Maldonado {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71 • Update on My Brother's Keeper Initiative — Jorge Garcia {Strategic Plan No. 1, 1 h & 6f; 2, 4a & 4b) • Presentation and Discussion on Federal Promise Zones Proposal — Alma Flores {Strategic Plan No. 1, 2, 3 & 51 3. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report outlining legislative advocacy work July 2014 to September 2014 — Christopher Townsend {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) Update on SB 7 — 2013 Prevailing Wage Measure — Christopher Townsend {Strategic Plan No. 4, 31b; 6, 11 If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (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 Il, 28 CFR 35102] Miguel A. Pulido, Sal Tinajero, Vincent F. Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcue, P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Mayor Mayor Pro Tom, Sam-lento, Ward Ward Ward Ward _uP�reaw.ama.a,a.,, Ward Ward MMP01(reZSw114 are Or AA- --,- l@ani o8-,vdr5ra5an, a- RF12yra@aa „v,..,, sT.riu. —ia-- VS -1-10 —t.r„a ati City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • .O. Box 1918 a Mayor& Council' telephone: 714- 647.6900 . Ager a rl r :714.647 Santa Ana, California -6520 • 92702 Website:±Lm ss nta- ana.ora 4. League of California Cities Briefing July 2014 to September 2014 — Tony Cardenas {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) 5. Briefing on the August 6 -8, 2014 Washington, DC Advocacy Meetings — David Cavazos (Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) 6. Legislative Platform — Review 2013 Legislative Platform and discuss update — David Cavazos (Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71 7. Review City's membership in regional, state and national advocacy organizations — David Cavazos {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7 1. (Please note: new membership requests will be considered as part of the City's annual budget process.) COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT— The next regularly scheduled meeting on December 24, 2014 will be cancelled and rescheduled pending Committee approval. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ Legislative Council Committee Agenda 2 October 15, 2014 13C -20 CITY OF SANTA ANA LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:07pm by Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento at City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Councilmember Michele Martinez Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento, Chair Members Absent: none Staff Present: David Cavazos, Sonia Carvalho, Mark Lawrence, Alma Flores, Jorge Garcia, Deputy Police Chief Doug McGeachy and Becky Magallon. Representatives present from Townsend Public Affairs were Christopher Townsend, Cori Williams, Casey Elliott (by phone) and Heather Stratman (by phone). Representatives from Holland & Knight were Dan Maldonado (by phone) and Leslie Pollner (by phone). Members of the public present: None Public Comments: None fSr1�k1U_l111i :4661 Minutes Approval of the April 16, 2014 minutes was motioned by 2 to 0 and approved unanimously. 2. Semiannual Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight H &K Legislative Advocacy Update (January 2014 to June 2014) Dan Maldonado provided an overview of the progress report outlining Santa Ana's key issues that Holland & Knight has been assisting with, including the ICE /US Marshals per diem, Urban Area Security Initiative, and the Empowerment Zone Employment Tax Credit. He also discussed the grants that Holland & Knight has been assisting Santa Ana with. Legislative City Council Committee Minutes June 25, 2014, Page 1 13C -21 Leslie Pollner informed the Committee that there was success in increasing the City's per diem from the U.S. Marshals and Holland & Knight is assisting with negotiations with ICE. David Cavazos added that the per diem from the US Marshals was increased by 1.5 percent, which represents $2.5 million in additional revenue to the City of Santa Ana. Leslie Pollner also reported that Santa Ana's UASI allocation increased to $5.5 million from $2.5 million. Holland & Knight is working with Senator Feinstein and Congresswoman Sanchez who sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Dan Maldonado added that the significant increase is reflective of the work that Santa Ana and Anaheim did. A new funding cycle will be starting and he believes the Senate is likely to increase funding for new UASI requests. Dan Maldonado reported that Holland & Knight led efforts on behalf of Santa Ana to have the empowerment zone employment tax included as part of the Senate tax extenders package. These efforts included assisting with a joint letter of support from Santa Ana, Fresno and Los Angeles to the Senate Finance Committee. Update on Pending Legislative Issues Councilwoman Martinez expressed concern with the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill since it is set to expire soon and there could be some consequences to local municipalities. Leslie Pollner mentioned that the Highway Trust Fund expires in August and a viable funding source needs to be identified to replenish the Highway Trust Fund. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has jurisdiction over the issue and its Chairman has talked about crafting a comprehensive, long -term bill. In the Senate, there are four committees that share jurisdiction. Councilwoman Martinez requested that Santa Ana be kept informed of any developments. Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento thanked Holland & Knight for the report and requested that the Legislative Committee be informed of any updates on the TIGER and COPS grants. 3. Semiannual State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs TPA Legislative Advocacy Update (January 2014 to June 2014) Christopher Townsend introduced Cori Williams, associate, who is working on grants. Casey Elliott reported that the State adopted its budget on June 15th, which reflects an overall growth with the state economy. Some of the significant items Legislative City Council Committee Minutes June 25, 2014, Page 2 13C -22 in the budget for local governments are $100 million for mandates, $220 million for local streets funding, and significant investment in affordable housing. He added that the Legislature is still working on a water bond for consideration in November. Another high profile measure moving through the Legislature is the medicinal cannabis legislation and Townsend Public Affairs is continuing to be engaged in Senator Correa's bill, SB 1262, seeking to establish some state level regulations. This bill is scheduled to be heard by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Sarmiento mentioned that having a summary is beneficial, however, he would like the format changed so that the work the City and Townsend Public Affairs have done together is at the beginning of the report. He added that it would be helpful for the report to show progress on things we are working on such as the active transportation program and cannabis legislation. It will be valuable to the Committee to see what has been generated as far as advocacy and status. Michele Martinez mentioned the agendas will need to be formatted differently to accommodate alignment with the strategic plan and also the lobbyist reports. These will help as tracking mechanisms. David Cavazos asked that reports from Holland & Knight and Townsend Public Affairs include "bills to watch ", "bills to oppose" and "bills to support ". Update on Pending Legislative Issues Casey Elliott discussed SB 7, the prevailing wage measure from 2013. The measure which goes into effect January 2015 restricts state funding for charter cities with charter provisions impacting prevailing wage. He added that there's a law suit pending challenging the constitutionality of SB 7. Councilwoman Martinez mentioned that as we look at future legislation we consider that more funding is needed to address outdoor utilities and SB 375 could be an avenue to get additional funding. She requested that Townsend Public Affairs monitor this bill and any future amendments and that they have a conversation with the Public Works Agency Director. Christopher Townsend mentioned that they will focus on that specific need. Cori Williams mentioned that she can do additional advocacy for Santa Ana and it will be helpful to get Santa Ana's top four or five priorities in grants. Townsend Public Affairs submitted 11 grant applications on behalf of Santa Ana for active transportation programs. 4. Review of 2014 State and Federal Legislative Platform David Cavazos mentioned that the Legislative Platform has four guiding principles and it was recently approved by the City Council. Legislative City Council Committee Minutes June 25, 2014, Page 3 13C -23 Mr. Cavazos added that staff tries to leverage resources with other agencies. As an example he discussed the Streetcar Project on page 5 of the Platform under Goal 6. He mentioned that the City Council has been extremely supportive of the project and OCTA is working on the funding as well as the implementation plan, which should be done by August. He reported that the review period closes July 7th. The City plans to go to Washington, DC in concert with OCTA with the goal to maximize federal funding. Mark Lawrence mentioned that City Manager's Office staff will work closely with the federal and state lobbyists and will get a quarterly update from each lobbyist, which will be incorporated into legislative platform. Councilwoman Martinez requested a matrix showing pending as well as completed legislative items at the end of the year. This matrix can be used to update the City Council on the accomplishments by the Legislative Committee, staff and lobbyists. Mark Lawrence recommended that staff update the Legislative Platform quarterly and provide a matrix. Councilmember Sarmiento mentioned that it's important to show progress to the City Council, and more importantly to the public. This will help demonstrate that there is tangible, quantitative value to the contracts with the lobbyists. Councilmember Sarmiento also requested that reports reflect important priorities up front. He added that the strategic plan goals should be prioritized to help identify deadlines as well as help point firms in the right direction so they can be more effective. David Cavazos added that staff will also insure that multiple grant applications are put in priority order. Review and Discussion of Legislative Resolutions and Letter Requests Process Mark Lawrence mentioned that this item was on the agenda as requested by Councilmember Sarmiento at the last Committee meeting. Sonia Carvalho explained that currently staff looks at requests and if the City Council has previously acted on the policy issue, staff will place request on the agenda for consideration by the Council. If there are requests that may not be supported by the City's existing positions or interests or the City Manager seeks direction or clarification, then the Council member will be advised to request the item be placed on the agenda as an 85A item and the Resolution will be prepared if directed by the Council. Vince Sarmiento asked if individual Council members can send letters of support. David Cavazos explained that individual Council members can send letters of support; the letter just needs to make it clear that it's being supported by one Council member and not the entire City Council. Legislative City Council Committee Minutes June 25, 2014, Page 4 13C -24 If it's a request for a letter and the City Manager determines the issue is consistent with the Strategic Plan, or in his judgment is in the City's best interests, the City Manager will send out the support or opposition letter under the Mayor's signature. Mark Lawrence reported that staff has biweekly conference calls with Holland & Knight and will schedule regular calls with Townsend Public Affairs. Committee Member Comments Vince Sarmiento mentioned that it is the practice of the Orange County Water District and the Transportation Corridor Agencies Boards to have committees with 3 members and other board members can attend as alternates but without voting power. He added that this practice may reduce public debate at board or council meetings since issues are discussed in detail at committee meetings. Sonia Carvalho responded that having other board members attend committee meetings is lawful. However, she doesn't recommend it because it may lead to Brown Act violations. Vince Sarmiento asked that Sonia Carvalho talk to Joel Kuperberg, counsel for the OCWD, and look into the question. Michele Martinez requested that copies of the Legislative Committee meeting minutes be provided to the Mayor and Council. Future Agenda Items No future agenda items were identified. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm �` ecky agallo Executive Assistant City Manager's Office Legislative City Council Committee Minutes June 25, 2014, Page 5 13C -25 13C -26 � CITY OF SANTA ANA B � _ COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 2111111:1111 [GI&Y-11 a =111 live-3 01IM01 =IN:I *s] :1416771 iv,I=18IU=PiI =101 111i1 DECEMBER 8, 2014 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Police Chief, OCFA Division Chief, Senior Assistant City Attorney Recording Secretary: Eileen Greene 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 Approval of Minutes of the 9 -29 -14 Meeting Recruitment Update (Follow -up) — Admin. Manager Robert Carroll /Commander Pete Semelsberger (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 5a) Update on Asset Forfeiture Funds (Review of 2013 Asset Forfeiture Fund Expenditures.) — Admin. Manager Robert Carroll {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 3a} Broaden Communications Information Sharing and Community Awareness of Public Safety Activities (Update on the City's Emergency Operation Center and community awareness of emergency preparedness.) — Commander Ken Gominsky (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2e and 2f} If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (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] Miguel A, Pulido, Sal Tinajero, Vincent F. Sarmiento, I Michele Martinez, i Angelica Amezcua, I P. David Benavides, i Roman Rayne, Mayor ! Mayor Pro Tem, ! Ward 1 I Ward 2 ! Ward 3 j Ward 4 I Ward 5 Mglldodsanla- ena.om Ward VSarmlenloAsanla ana.om I Mi -ana om i AAmezueRsanr,- a m j PBeevldesasarwa reom I RRevna(alsanas STlna ero(Olsan�a -a 1 1 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647 -6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647 -6520 • Webslte: www.santa- ana.oro 13C -27 21 5. Plan for Community Oriented Policing Survey — Commander Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1a and 1b} 6. Jail Pro Forma (financial statement) — Admin. Manager Robert Carroll /Jail Administrator Ann Matulin [Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 4a} 7. Property Storage Options for the Homeless Population — Sr. Management Asst. Alma Flores (Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d) 8. Bathroom Access Hours for the Homeless Population - Sr. Management Asst. Alma Flores {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d} COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Garage Conversion Discussion 2. Restorative Justice 3. Transgender Community 4. Towing Contracts /RFP Process 5. Myrtle/Townsend, the area around KidWorks ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 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/. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at L(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 C Miguel A. Pulido, Sal Tinalero, 1 Vincent F. Sarmienlo, I Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, 1 P. David Benavldes, Roman Reyna, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, i Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 MPuIIdoAaanW- ananre Ward VSrmlentoa�njg ogg,aM l MMatlinez(a]santeana.om AAmezcue0lsanta- ana.ora DBen.NtlesrASanta- ane.oro RRevn Baanl sne.om STlnaleroitlasnta- ane.om I City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor $ Council Telephone: 714- 647 -6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647.6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.ora 13C -28 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT MINUTES September 29, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Santa Ana Police Department Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:30 PM ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members: David Benavides Michele Martinez Roman Reyna STAFF PRESENT: David Cavazos, CMO Carlos Rojas, PD Devin Leonard, OCFA Laura Rossini, CAO Ann Matulin, PD -Jail Chris Revere, PD Ken Gominsky, PD Ruben Ibarra, PD Robert Carroll, PD Karen Haluza, Planning & Building Eileen F. Greene, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Robin Cook John McGuinness Sam Romero Paul Guzman Alison Stanley Richard Barasch 1 13C -29 PUBLIC COMMENTS Robin Cook, resident, believes the schools should be responsible for the crossing guard program. He suggests Building No. 16 in the Civic Center as a possible site to be used for the homeless to take showers. John McGuinness, a teacher who resides in the Washington Square neighborhood for the past 15 years expresses concern parking enforcement /street sweeping. Parents are being ticketed during pick -up and drop -off times for their children. Sam Romero, resident, has lived here for 30 years and is on the Board of Supervisors of the OC Housing Corporation. Believes there should be a collaborative effort between the City, County, or other government agencies to purchase one bedroom units for veterans. Mr. Romero suggested taking the handball court out of the Logan neighborhood. Paul Guzman, resident, interested in bicycle /traffic laws. Santa Ana is the worst for bike routes. Alison Stanley, resident, states that she has met with the City Manager's Office, the Police Department and the Fire Department regarding the use of illegal fireworks all year around in the city. To identify the offender is difficult, but this is a nuisance problem because of the constant noise. It is also a safety issue especially in light of the serious drought problem that southern California is experiencing. Richard Barasch, taught Social Science for 30 years at Santiago College and has lived in Santa Ana for 35 years. He has joined with Alison Stanley against illegal fireworks. These are explosives that are not safe and sane. They both met with Mark Lawrence with several suggestions on how to address this problem. Mr. Barasch delivers a handout to the Public Safety Committee recommending supplementing current SAMC codes and/or organizing a task force. AGENDAITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of 7 -22 -14 Meeting Motion: Approve the Minutes of 7 -22 -14 meeting. MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Reyna NOES: None (0) Motion carries. 13C -30 2. Patrol Deployment Modeling (Update on patrol deployment strategy) — Commander Chris Revere (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 5a) Commander Revere gives a Power Point presentation which includes a handout regarding Policy Decisions for MAPP. The Police Department has partnered with the University of North Texas to conduct this study. It is a bifurcated study: one is data driven, that is, the calls for service, roadway miles, and other different factors. The second part is in regards to policy decisions. The results of the study are based on recommendations of the Chief and the Senior Management Team based on these policy points. The first part of the presentation is the underlying foundation of the study, and Dr. Fritch calls in to speak to the Committee members. The second part of the presentation is given by Commander Revere and speaks to those decision points that the Senior Management Team had to decide on when the model was brought to them. Dr. Fritch is going to complete an executive report and it should be available in about a month or so. The study is done; awaiting the report. ACTION: Commander Revere will follow -up on the Executive Report. 3. Update on Parking Enforcement /Street Sweeping — Commander Ruben Ibarra (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) Commander Ruben Ibarra gives a Power Point presentation. Currently, parking enforcement is outsourced and done by Central Parking Systems. Street sweeping is done by Athens Services and covers over 100 miles daily. Regarding enforcement, there are no citations on second passing as a practice. Have been consistent but occasionally it happens. If it does occur, the Police Department takes a look at the citation and will void it. The Police ,Department and Public Works work with Athens, Central Parking, and the schools to minimize impact to schools during starting/ending school hours. There are over 60 schools and only six street sweepers to coordinate all the various times when classes are released. 4. Crossing Guards (Assessment overview.) — Commander Ibarra (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le) City Manager Cavazos speaks to the Committee. The Crossing Guard item went to Council; a thorough analysis of the program was done to be more efficient. One question asked was why the schools don't pay for this program. Bids will be accepted in the Spring, 2015. Copies of the Power Point presentation were available for the public. ACTION: A meeting will be set up between City Manager Cavazos and the School Superintendent to discuss cost - sharing of the Crossing Guard program. 3 13C -31 Committee Chairman Benavides takes a couple of items out of order. 6. Illegal Fireworks (After action report regarding 2014 Fourth of July) — Commander Gominsky (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2d) Commander Gominsky gives a Power Point presentation. Working on information received, undercover officers were sent out to over 50 catering and fruit vending trucks; however, no illegal fireworks were found. Officers also checked 15 fireworks booths, again no illegal fireworks were found. This year, the Police Department used Craig's list and Facebook where officers acted as individuals seeking to buy illegal fireworks. Five undercover operations were initiated and over 800 pounds of fireworks were seized. Officers were deployed at targeted locations from July 1 through July 4 to handle fireworks enforcement, and this was a successful operation. An overall comparison for the last seven years showed that 14,002 different illegal fireworks were seized in 2007 and 25,687 were seized in 2014. People selling fireworks on Craigslist are doing this as a business. Look at ways to shut these people down. ACTION: Commander Gominsky will research and compare fines in other cities. 8. Discussion of Effects and Impacts of Homeless Population — Staff (Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d) Recommendations were made at a previous City Council meeting, specifically for the conversation to be brought to the Public Safety Committee. At a previous Public Safety meeting, there was a general overview of the item given by staff. One action item was an assessment being done on the idea of a check -in center. Alma Flores gives a Power Point presentation. The Development & Transportation Committee Meeting being held on September 30th will have a discussion on resources available for the homeless. There are a number of public safety concerns as it relates to the homeless community in the Civic Center. We do have issues with lost and abandoned property. It is stored for 90 days and complies with State and City laws. We have an Anti- Camping Ordinance. Both the anti - camping ordinance and storage of property has been upheld in court. Two check -in centers in Orange County are compared: La Palma Park Check -in Center operated by Mercy House and the Costa Mesa Check -In Center operated by volunteers. Both check -in centers were evaluated for costs, hours of operation, programs and services offered. Santa Ana is looking at the OCTA transit terminal to be used as a check -in center. E 13C -32 ACTION: Alma Flores will do follow -up to see the possibility of having the OCTA transit terminal, the Stadiiun, the United Methodist Church in Civic Center, or any other accommodation as a check -in center for the homeless. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS On Patrol Deployment Modeling (MAPP): The Public Safety Committee members expressed support for hiring additional patrol officers. They were interested in the recruitment process, and eventually looking at a study for the specialized investigative units. On Parking Enforcement /Street Sweeping: The Committee Members emphatized with residents, but emphasized the importance of protecting the environment. Councilmember Reyna suggested moving back to the past practice whereby if the street had already been cleaned, not to ticket even if the time wasn't up. Councilmember Martinez suggested more visible signs, education to community members and increased communication with the schools. She also encouraged the City to focus on a Safe -to- School Route plan. Chairman Benavides wants to keep options open for innovative, creative problem- solving to solve this issue. Suggested alternate side of the street sweeping as one option. On Crossing Guards: The Public Safety Committee was complimentary of the Police ,Department's efforts in analyzing the crossing guard program. Michele Martinez: supports the assessment. A suggestion to partner with the School District was made. On Illegal Fireworks: The Public Safety Committee was sympathetic to concerns of community members who are upset about illegal fireworks that are used year- round. A question was raised as to if the City decided to go with the safe and sane fireworks program, would that end the problem with illegal fireworks? Costs dealing with this problem affect the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Public Works Department. Chairman Benavides suggested looking at permit fees and whether raising them could offset the costs of dealing with this problem. 13C -33 Fire Chief Leonard explained that enforcement is actually easier in cities that do not allow safe and sane fireworks. In those cities that allow them, there are still illegal fireworks being used and it is difficult to see where they came from. On Homeless Population: The Public Safety Committee had many suggestions of different sites that might be used as a check -in center for the homeless population in the city. This is an ongoing discussion and follow -up will be done with other agencies, such as the County. The Committee engaged in all topic areas, reinforcing and emphasizing their commitment to community safety as a critical goal in the City's Strategic Plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ➢ Garage Conversion Discussion ➢ Recruitment Process ➢ Restorative Justice ➢ Transgender Community ➢ Towing Contracts/RFP process. ➢ Myrtle /Townsend, the area around KidWorks ADJOURNMENT — 7:45 P.M. CARLOS R -AS Chief of Police 13C -34