HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES 02-03-15MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:12 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ)
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO (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 5:13 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:
Marco Zavala v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case #ADJ8942987; ADJ7672380
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• Enrique Ruvalcaba v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case #ADJ8691723; ADJ8721940; ADJ8721610
• Wallace Shearing v. City of Santa; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case # ADJ8705302
2, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (One Case*)
*Matter placed on the Agenda for legal update at the request of Mayor
Pulido, pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:45 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:46 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
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
KAITLYN CLEVENGER AND RYAN
CLEVENGER, JIM THORPE FUNDAMENTAL
SCHOOL
CURTIS SMITH, POLICE CHAPLAIN
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to leaders of the
African American community for their outstanding contributions to the City:
Dr. Patricia Adelekan, Jesse Allen, T. Leon Berry, Bob Black, Howard Booker,
Kathy Davis Bowman, Alberta Christy, Reverend Leon Clark, Pastor Charles
Cole, DeVera Heard, Leon Jacobs, Connie Jones, Bobby McDonald, Minister
Paul McReynolds, Pastor Donnell Miles, Bob Morris, Dottie Mulkey, Al Murray,
Pastor Gale Oliver, James D. Owens, Ned Owens, Pastor Ivan Pitts, Tyronne
Shipp, James Stapleton
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PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES recognizing Black
History Month.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Consent Calendar Items only) - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items: Items 10A through 32A, with the following modifications:
Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 19C and 25A, for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE
MINUTES
10A.
AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES —AGENDA MINUTES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
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MOTION: Receive and File
NAME MEETING DATE
Finance, Economic Development & Technology 1/27/2015
Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement 1/27/2015
Santa Ana Unified School District /City of Santa Ana 1/26/2015
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve as follow:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
• Marco Zavala v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case #ADJ8942987; ADJ7672380; Settlement in the amount of
$37,414.50 (Approved by 6 -0 vote, Tinajero absent)
• Enrique Ruvalcaba v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case #ADJ8691723; ADJ8721940; ADJ8721610;
Settlement in the amount of $37.803.79 (Approved by 7 -0 vote)
• Wallace Shearing v. City of Santa; Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case # ADJ8705302; Settlement in the amount of $75,000
(Approved by 7 -0 vote)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — NONE
19C, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE
MASTER PLAN {Strategic Plan'? No. 5, ;5A} - Community Development
Agency
Councilmember Martinez highlighted commitment to arts and culture that
is part of the Strategic Plan; staff to review all options including private
investment and voter approved initiatives.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION:
Martinez
SECOND:
Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Amezcua,
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
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Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
19D. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31,
2014 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS UNDER $25,000 ENTERED
INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER
SECTION 421 (OCTOBER 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR CARNIVALS
AT CITY OWNED PARKS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4B) - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015 -019- Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Fiesta de Carnival in an
amount of $46,750 for a one -year term with two one -year renewal
options, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -126 - Recognizing
carnival revenue in an amount of $46,750 in the Recreation Special
Fees and Donations revenue account and appropriate funds to the
Recreation Special Fees and Donations expenditure account.
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20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY14 HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2 &6} - Police Department
MOTION;
1. AGMT NO. 2015 -020 - Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of
Police to enter into a sub - recipient agreement with the City of
Anaheim for reimbursement of funds expended for the purchase
of equipment, services, training and exercises authorized under
the FY 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative in an amount not to
exceed $1,856,258, subject to non - substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney. The sub - recipient
performance period is January 14, 2015 to March 31, 2016.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -127- Recognizing the FY
2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative in the amount of $1,856,258 in
revenue account and appropriate same in the FY 2014 Urban Areas
Security Initiative Program Grant expenditure accounts.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15 -003 - MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATIONS
SUPPLIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 11 - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Grainger, Inc. in an annual amount
not to exceed $80,000, for a three -year period, with two one -year
renewal options exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2015 -021 - " DEVELOP CITYWIDE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3; 1A}
Community Development Agency
Councilmember Martinez, noted that Plan is connected to Strategic Plan
and General Plan; compatibility important in moving City forward.
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group (RSG), subject
to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for a one -year period ending on February 1, 2016, in an
amount not to exceed $120,000.
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 PERMITNARIANCES
31 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -54 TO ALLOW 24 -HOUR
OPERATION AND VARIANCE NO. 2014 -09 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION
IN THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR A NEW CONVENIENCE STORE AT
2016 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET - ANDREA MUNOZ, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 12,
2015, by a vote of 7 -0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014 -54 as conditioned and Variance No. 2014 -09 as
conditioned.
TENTATIVE PARCEL /TRACT MAPS
32A. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2014 -01 TO ALLOW A
SUBDIVISION FOR INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND CONDOMINIUMS AT 1206
NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD - TODD COTTLE, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 5; 5, 3; 5, 4} - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 12,
2015, by a vote of 7 -0.
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MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 2014 -01 as conditioned.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A. AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
REPORTS
65A. REVIEW COUNCIL COMMITTEES & APPOINTEES; RECEIVE AND
FILE BYLAWS, AND APPROVE 2015 CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the December 16, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7 -0. Continued from the January 20, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote
of 6 -1 (Reyna dissented).
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65B. REVIEW OF REGIONAL BOARD APPOINTEES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the December 16, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of
6 -1 ( Tinajero dissented). Continued from the January 20, 2015 City
Council Meeting by a vote of 6 -1 (Reyna dissented).
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter.
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MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65C. PARK RANGER /AMBASSADOR PROGRAM POLICY OPTIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
Continued from the January 20, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-
0 ( Benavides absent).
City Manager recommendation of Option A is described below as well as
two other options for City Council consideration.
OPTIONS:
A. Begin the Park Ambassador Program and the Police Department's
Park Enforcement Liaison Program.
B. Continue the existing armed Park Ranger Program.
C. Begin recruitment of new armed Park Rangers such as retired
Sheriff Deputies.
Speakers:
• Ann Salisbury, request status quo of Program with no reductions in
service, Option A would not retain the same hours of service; supports
combination of Option B and C.
• Debbie Muise, Morrison Park Neighborhood Association, Council to
consider safety of park goers, opined that Park Ambassadors would
not be able to deal with issues; current Rangers are retired police
officers that have the training able to handle situations.
• Randy Eldridge, long time Santa Ana resident and current Park
Ranger, suggested Rangers remain until new employees hired.
• Rory Smith, Santa Ana Pop Warner, spoke of invaluable service
provided by current Rangers; change at the State and lowering of
certain violations are not priority of police department.
• Mario Villalobos, Santa Ana Pop Warner, urge City Council to keep
safety of children in mind when making decisions.
• Carlos Nava, advocate of Option C to keep Park Rangers and not Park
Ambassadors; opine that police department has other priorities and
falls in line with Strategic Plan.
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• Mike Lopez, representing SEW 721, in favor of keeping Park Ranger
Program at the Parks Department that augments the existing programs
offered by the department — current program proactively keep visitors
safe.
• Steve McGuigan, supports Option B and C; allow rangers to train new
employees; maintain armed Rangers; role of Ambassador vary from
Rangers; thanked the Rangers to their hard work and service.
• Larry Klein, MPNA, supports Option C to avoid CalPERS violation.
• Therese Duggan, Morrison Park, Rangers are important and should
remain armed.
• Eric Scandrett, Morrison Park, thanked the City Council who voted to
keep the Park Ranger program at the last City Council meeting.
• Rick Niedermeyer, commented that City Council approved armed Park
Ranger program in 1991; residents also support ambassador program.
• Monica Suter, representing SEIU 721, supports combination of Option
B and C with provision that no CalPERS annuitant be hired and must
have community service experience; when program established in
1990's had 5 full -time Rangers, but now part -time; rescind letter of
separation until replacements are trained.
• Glen Stroud, Riverview Neighborhood, supports Park Ranger Program;
concerned with lack of community involvement and decision of the
PREY Council Committee; no recommendation by the Board of Parks
and Recreation on the matter.
• Thomas Anthony Gordon, noted that community supports Option C,
protects children; graffiti has proliferated our parks; noted that more
security at Council meetings than parks
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Benavides, requested clarification of difference between
Option B and C and impacts.
City Manager Cavazos, noted that Option C keeps the Park Ranger
Program, distinction is to hire non CalPERS annuitants; indicated that
CalPERS does not allow annuitants to remain (longer than 9 months after
retiring from the City); option C would hire non- CalPERS annuitants and
would be hired under the auspices of the Police Department.
Councilmember Benavides, supports the Park Ranger and Ambassador
Program to work conjointly; increase presence at the parks; concerned
with the departure of Rangers on February 18, 2015, supports hybrid
program and retention of Ranger Program through transition period.
Councilmember Martinez proposed motion, seconded by Sarmiento to
MOTION: Approve Option B pending determination by CalPERS on
annuitants; Rangers remain until new employees hired; move
forward with Option C and allow the Park Ranger Program to be
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administered by the Police Department. No increase to number of
Park Rangers or approval of Park Ambassadors - must follow budget
process and be allocated as such.
** Park Ambassador program (Agenda Item 55A) on hold, pending budget
allocation process.
Councilmember Tinajero, asked Police Chief for clarification of Liaison
position and misconception that Park Ambassadors would replace the
Park Rangers.
Police Chief Rojas noted that Park Ambassadors would work in
conjunction with Police Liaison; Liaison would handle the public safety
aspect; 100 hours of POST certified police personnel assigned to patrol
the parks; Police Department would staff during peak activity periods.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Mouet
noted that current members select their hours for up to 100 hours per
week (5 Rangers working 20 hours per week).
Councilmember Tinajero, noted that Liaison would provide consistent
hours and more direct officers on top of Ambassador Program; clarified
that Ambassador would manage the parks; concerned that Option B
compromises City; proposed motion would increase level of service and
calls monitored through the Police Department; appreciates the Park
Rangers and service to the community; important to have employees
vested in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked Councilmember Tinajero for
compelling arguments; met with Park Ranger Eldridge and thanked for
services to the community; City to improve services; support armed park
rangers in the Police Department overlaid with Ambassador program; time
sensitive matter.
Councilmember Tinajero proposed substitute motion to:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Seek CalPERS advice on whether annuitants
can remain and if not then approve Option A that supports staff
recommendation.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
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Tinajero, Amezcua (2)
Benavides, Martinez,
Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
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Pulido
Reyna,
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ABSENT: None (0)
Motion failed 2 -5.
City Manager Cavazos, noted that Police Chief supports POST
certification for armed officers; concerned that CalPERS may not respond;
seek Council direction to have date certain and return to the City Council
with options.
Police Chief Rojas, noted that Ranger's POST certificates have lapsed
and will need to re- certify before program transferred to the Police
Department; recommends that during recruitment period, the Police
Department provide surveillance and monitor parks.
Councilmember Martinez, concerned that City hired Rangers without
POST certification. Proposed friendly amendment to motion.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO MOTION: Pending response from
CalPERS, Rangers to remain through 60 -day transition period;
Program to remain at the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department and thereafter transfer Program to the Police
Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, concerned with armed employees without
POST certification; interim solution is to have program managed by the
Police Department.
Councilmember Amezcua, asked how long it would take to receive POST
certify and recruitment. Police Chief Rojas indicated that process
shortened since they were certified.
Councilmember Reyna, preferred Ranger Program remains under the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
MOTION: Approve original motion with friendly amendment.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento (5)
Tinajero, Amezcua (2)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna,
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55A. AMEND CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS TO ADD JOB
TITLE (TREASURY SERVICES SPECIALIST), CHANGE ONE JOB
TITLE (TREASURY MANAGER) AND CHANGE UNIT
REPRESENTATION FOR ONE JOB TITLE (POLICE SYSTEMS
MANAGER) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7) - Personnel Services Agency
Continued from the January 20, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-
0 (Benavides absent).
Steve McGuigan, request Council consider jointly with Agenda Item 65C.
Personnel Services Executive Director Ed Raya request Council consider
approval of the resolution with the caveat that Park Ambassador position
removed from the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Adopt amended resolution,
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -005 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING, REESTABLISHING AND
DELINEATING THE BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR ALL FULL TIME AND PART TIME CLASSIFICATIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPTING EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 82 -110 AND 96 -095
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
OF REAL PROPERTY AT 1501 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT
NO. 116740 NONGENERAL FUND) FOR BRISTOL STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,1,G; 3,2,C) -
Public Works Agency
Notice of Hearing letter regarding acquisition of real property by eminent
domain mailed to property owners on December 31, 2014, January 5,
2015, January 7, 2015 and January 27, 2015.
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Matter considered at the January 20, 2015 City Council meeting, although
continued; five affirmative votes required on condemnations and only four
members present/eligible to consider. Motion to continue approved by a
vote of 4 -0 ( Reyna and Sarmiento abstained; Benavides absent).
Mayor Pulido opened and closed the Hearing; there were no speakers or
written communication received.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. (Requires five affirmative votes)
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 1501 N.
BRISTOL STREET (APN 405 - 252 -20)
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Reyna, Sarmiento (2)"
ABSENT: None (0)
*Abstention carried over from the January 20, 2015 City Council Meeting.
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. DISCUSSION, OPTIONS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON
WILSHIRE SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION'S SPECIAL
EVENT COST (Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Martinez)
Irma Jauregui, Wilshire Square, opined that annual parade benefits all and
promotes goodwill; request City offset reasonable costs.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pulido indicated that Council Committee reviewing policy; request
from Wilshire Square is less than $1,000; staff to place invoice on hold
invoice until Policy approved.
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Councilmember Martinez, noted that community events and in -kind
donations should have policy; supports events but need structure and
options for Council consideration.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted that staff has draft policies for consideration.
Councilmember Tinajero, concerned that corruption and precedence set
by such policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, opined that unilateral decisions by Council
should not be discretionary; right disclosure and policy would be
appropriate; allocation of fixed amount to be left at the discretion of each
councilmember to decide.
Councilmember Amezcua would prefer to hold off on decision until all
options considered.
Councilmember Reyna, concerned that neighborhood associations are
assessed fees; recommends that grants be established that organizations
may apply for; establish community partnerships.
Councilmember Benavides, supports neighborhood association events
and discretionary line item to co- sponsor events and allocated staff for
Council services.
MOTION: Provide City Manager direction, as follow:
1. Review draft policies prepared by the City Attorney, in addition to
policies by surrounding cities, and
2. Provide options, cost analysis, and cost allocation in the budget.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (5)
NOES: Amezcua, Tinajero (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:02 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non- Agendiized Items)
• Juan Arcadia, complained that illegal party rental business operating at 500 Main
Street.
• Michael Keubuikia, concerned with social service at the County of Orange.
• Susana Sandoval, active participant of Commission to End Homelessness; new
strategies and best practices were discussed and agreed upon; community
engagement and concerns paramount; scattered -site housing model in lieu of the
emergency shelter model preferred; supports Illumination Foundation multi-
service center and approach.
• Debbie McEwen, thanked staff for replacing tree on North Bush; request grass
be planted at French Park currently 80% dirt; also commented on proliferation of
illegal vendors throughout the City
• Ilya Tseglin, concerned with County of Orange's Public Defender level of service.
• Steve McGuigan, need to increase open space at Centennial Park by relocating
Santa Ana College facility; invited all to participate in Graffiti Paint Out Day at
Windsor Park from 9 -12 noon
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
o Invited all to attend Graffiti Paint -Out Day on Saturday, February 7th
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Impressed with graffiti removal program;
• Happy Valentine's Day to all; and
• Thanked speakers for addressing the Council and agree that we all
support safety measures.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all to conserve water;
• April 18 -19 is American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event; invited
all to participate — Team Santa Ana formed;
• Youth in Government will be traveling to Sacramento February 12 -16;
proposed bill would require high school diploma to receive a driver's
license; and
• Valentine's Day coming up; shop and support Santa Ana businesses.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Civic participation important and encouraged all to continue
engagement;
• Encouraged City and County to find solution for homeless situation;
• Urged all to attend Graffiti Paint Out Day on February 7th;
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• February 14th is Love Santa Ana Initiative at Willard Intermediate;
invited all to beautify City; and
• Share love and caring on Valentine's Day.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Expressed support for diversity in the City and on the City Council;
• Acknowledge Black History Month throughout the County;
• Invited all to attend Tet Festival; commitment to bring festivities to the
City of Santa Ana next year;
• Pursuant to AB1234, reported trip to Sacramento to attend California
League of Cities meeting; weight, and wear and tear of buses
discussed; legislation pending to address issue; request addition to
City's legislative platform;
• Reported that she will be considered for appointment as at -large
Director of California League of Cities on February 19th;
• Thanked youth in Ward 2 that applied for Youth Commission position;
need to activate commission; and
• Wished all a great Valentine's Day.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Reflected on transparency and progress the City Council has made
since first elected in 2006; and
• Wished all a Happy Valentine's Day.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Thanked speakers for engagement;
• Noted that OC Water District considering desalination project;
• Commended Police Department staff for swift response to recent
burglary; and
• City Council to adjourn meeting in memory of Edmundo "Ed" Martinez,
Jr.
ADJOURNED- 9:27 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 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 in Memory of
Edmundo "Ed" Martinez, Jr.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal
Water and Sewer Fees
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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