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COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Committee Members: Vincent Sarmiento, Chairperson
Michele Martinez, Vice Chairperson
David Benavides
Recording Secretary: Rosa Barela
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
A. September 30, 2014 Special Meeting
B. November 6, 2014 Meeting
2. Update on YMCA Exclusive Negotiating Agreement — Scott Kutner {Strategic Plan No. 3, 5A}
3. Elks Lodge Update —Exploration of Joint Development Options for a Portion of the Santa Ana
Zoo and the Property Owned by the Elks located on the West Side of Elks Lane - Vince Fregoso
{Strategic Plan No. 3, 5A)
4. Future Roles and Responsibilities of Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
(ETAC) — William Galvez (Strategic Plan No. 5, 4)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http: / /Www.santa- ano.org strategic- planning/
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
Special Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m. in Room 1600 of the City Hall Ross Annex
ATTENDANCE
The following Committee Members were present: Vincent Sarmiento, Michele Martinez,
David Benavides
Staff present were: David Cavazos, City Manager; Karen Haluza, Interim Executive
Director /Planning & Building Agency; Fred Mousavipour, Executive Director /Public Works
Agency; William Galvez, City Engineer; Ryan Hodge, Assistant City Attorney; Melanie
McCann, Associate Planner; Alma Flores, Senior Management Assistant; and Rosa Barela,
PBA Executive Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robin Cook spoke on the homeless situation and noted vacant building 16 Civic Center
Plaza could possibly be used for the homeless, and noted it would be a benefit to them to
provide restrooms, showers and storage for personal belongings.
Peter Katz commented he attended the meetings regarding the proposed shelter, noted
research needs to be done on the Armory on the type of problems and incidents as it is next
to a school, residential and commercial and get a report from the Police Department adding
you can eliminate fears if you sell the site to the public, added this facility will only put a dent
in the homeless population and not solve the Civic Center problem.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION ON HOMELESS FACILITY {Strategic Plan Nos. 1, 1G; 5,3D}
Chairman Sarmiento noted he requested the special meeting in order to get background
information on Senate Bill 2, discussed the proposed purchase of the site by the County
of Orange for a homeless shelter on Normandy Place adding the opposition from the
public, noted written correspondence was sent to the Board of Directors advising them
there was concern by the public on the site being selected, and noted he requested item
be brought to Committee with options.
A. OVERVIEW OF SENATE BILL 2 (SB2)
Karen Haluza provided background information on Senate Bill 2 (SB2) which
became effective January 2008 which sought to remove barriers for establishment of
emergency shelters by requiring cities to identify at least one zone where emergency
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shelters are allowed by right and must be reflected and implemented in the Housing
Element noting the city has fulfilled and completed the requirement, noted it is
reflected in the city's Strategic Plan where there are specific goals and strategies
relating to establishing emergency shelter and collaborating with other government
agencies and community groups to provide resources for the homeless population.
Ms. Haluza then provided a timeline on the process to adopt SB2 including multiple
meetings including industrial property owners, wide range of groups and government
agencies were involved in the stakeholder /working meetings including the Santa Ana
Unified School District, adding there was an enormous amount of input, research,
study, tours of other shelters which resulted in the ordinance adopted by the Council.
Chairman Sarmiento inquired during these discussions if the specific site of
Normandy Place was disclosed. Ms. Haluza noted no specific sites were identified
at that time.
Ms. Haluza discussed the methodology to identify a zone, zones that could satisfy
the SB2 requirement, reviewed the separation buffering criteria noting there is a total
of 995 acres identified, reviewed the operational standards, noted one of the most
important parts of the ordinance is the requirement of a Management and
Operational Plan which is an opportunity for the public to be involved in establishing
the parameters under which the shelter would operate and used as a tool to address
some of their concerns.
B. POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO CITY'S EMERGENCY SHELTER ORDINANCE
Ms. Haluza discussed four options to amend the Emergency Shelter Ordinance
• Amend the ordinance to include additional operational standards. Requires a
zoning ordinance amendment. State law places limitations on these.
• Amend the ordinance to reduce the number of beds permitted by right for the
multi - service center. Requires a zoning ordinance amendment.
• Reduce the areas within the Industrial zones where shelters could be allowed.
Requires a zone change.
• Adopt a moratorium to stop the permitting of any new emergency shelters. May
not apply to shelters that are approved ministerially. May not apply to shelters on
County -owned property. Renders City out of compliance with the Housing
Element law.
Discussion ensued on the replacement of the Armory site which had approximately
200 beds, number and size of shelters allowed in the ordinance, the moratorium
process, economic development affects to the industrial area and businesses,
potential for County Pre - Emption of city's code, the proposed shelter in Fullerton,
County outreach meeting on July 2, and notification to area property owners and
tenant residents.
Vice Chair Martinez noted frustration indicating when the County sought to buy the
bus terminal in the Civic Center a letter was sent to the County indicating the city
controls the land use and the zoning, now saying that this code applies just in
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general, it should have applied when the County wanted to buy the bus terminal,
noted we cannot continue to move and say certain laws apply for certain areas, it is
about being equitable and fair.
Chairman Sarmiento noted concern on the lack of outreach by the County and
attempting to find a way for the constituents to have an opportunity to be heard.
Ms. Haluza noted the ordinance requires the operator to work with the community to
come up with a plan to address their concerns.
C. DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVE SITES
Ms. Haluza displayed a map which indicated 19 sites considered but not selected by
the County, the Normandy site and the Armory; and noted staffs recommendation to
engage the community through the RFP process and the development of the
operational standards to address their concerns.
Motion by Chairman Sarmiento to open discussion with the whole Council and
specifically discuss funding for research on additional alternative sites; and if the County
is not able, to provide additional outreach to the residents; and include an agenda item
with options at the October 21 Council meeting for discussion and possible action.
Seconded by Vice Chair Martinez and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0.
David Cavazos noted a letter will be sent to the County of Orange requesting their
attendance at the October 21 meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Martinez noted the importance of including the Community Engagement Strategy
adding it is extremely vital with issues as this to engage and create opportunities for
stakeholders to play an active role, and thanked Ms. Haluza for moving forward in that
direction.
Committee member Benavides noted at September 29 Public Safety & Neighborhood
Improvement Council Committee meeting they discussed general strategy to address
homelessness and a check -in center for personal belongings, noting they will be bringing
that conversation back and asked that data on the Armory be presented.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNED 6:58 P.M. - The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6,
2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Karen Haluza
Interim Executiv Director
Planning & Building Agency
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DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. in Room 1600 of the City Hall Ross Annex.
ATTENDANCE
The following Committee Members were present: Michele Martinez, David Benavides
Absent: Vincent Sarmiento
Staff present were: David Cavazos, City Manager; Karen Haluza, Interim Executive
Director /Planning & Building Agency; Fred Mousavipour, Executive Director /Public Works
Agency; William Galvez, City Engineer; Gerald Caraig, Building Safety Manager; Tanya
Lyon, Strategic Communications Manager; Robert Cortez, Special Asst. to the City
Manager; Alma Flores, Senior Management Assistant; Jorge Garcia, Senior Management
Assistant; Michael Ortiz, Assistant Engineer; and Rosa Barela, PBA Executive Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 4, 2014 Meeting
Motion by Committee member Benavides and seconded by Vice Chair Martinez to
approve the September 4, 2014 meeting minutes and approved unanimously by a
vote of 2:0 ( Sarmiento absent).
Taken out of Agenda Order
5. BUILDING PLAN CHECK STAFFING {Strategic Plan No. 3,3C)
Karen Haluza discussed the proposal to increase Building Plan Check staffing,
noting codes have changed and are more complex with an increase in development
projects submitted and valuation of permits issued; showed a graph of staffing levels
vs. workload, noted increased use of accelerated building plan check, noted current
average for building plan check is 63 days and would like to return to the Gold
Standard of 15 days turnaround time, tied item to the Strategic Plan Goal No. 3C
(Economic Development) to encourage a more business friendly environment and
improve development processing. Also spoke on the benefits of reaching the Gold
Standard by adding four additional staff consisting of three Senior Plan Check
Engineers and one Senior Plumbing /Mechanical Systems Specialist, with only three
positions to be filled at this time. Ms. Haluza also noted the on -line permitting
system will be launched soon and will be implementing a new automated queuing
system which will speed up the approval process as the public walk up to the
counters and improve service levels.
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Discussion ensued on plan check contractors.
Motion by Vice Chair Martinez seconded by Committee Member Benavides to move
item forward to Council for approval of creating four Building Safety positions and
approved unanimously by a vote of 2:0 (Sarmiento absent).
6. IMAGINE SANTA ANA — COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN {Strategic Plan
Nos. 5, 1A; 5, 1H; 3, 2A; 3, 2131
Karen Haluza noted staff received seven proposals for the Community Engagement
Plan from well qualified firms. The next step is to evaluate proposals and hold
interviews, make recommendations and bring back to the Committee to make a
determination. Proposals will be evaluated by both staff from various departments
and outside community members which include Eric Alderete, Planning Commission
Chair; Alfonso Clark, OC Human Relations; Ana Urzua, Building Healthy
Communities and Nancy Mejia of Latino Health Access.
7. VISION ZERO PLAN {Strategic Plan Nos. 1, 1E; 1, 2D; 5, 6131
Jorge Garcia provided a broad overview of Vision Zero Plan, whose goal is to reduce
pedestrian and traffic fatalities to zero with the basic premise that there needs to be
a focus on safety and that all fatalities involving pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicular
traffic are preventable and not accidents but situations that occur as a result of a
failure to plan, enforce or design. The Vision Zero Plan has three specific
components: Enforcement, Education and Design.
Enforcement has to do with law enforcement and the way they enforce traffic laws
related to speeding, observing pedestrians, focused enforcement on vehicles as well
as implementing technology utilizing speed cameras, red light cameras, enhanced
and new lidar detector, rather than older radar detection for speed.
Education component is having a comprehensive education plan focused on
students, pedestrians and drivers through various public service announcements.
Also noted some jurisdictions looked at additional drivers license testing and
retesting at certain intervals once an individual has their license.
Third component is Design, which includes the field design elements, crosswalks,
signs, and various components that the Public Works Agency traffic division would
oversee.
Discussed the history of the Vision Zero Plans which saw a significant reduction in
fatalities, cities that have implemented the plan, and noted the city is doing a lot of
the various elements that are incorporated within the Vision Zero Plan and is in
direct alignment with the city's five year Strategic Plan, as well as current plans
underway, specifically the Circulation Element and the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan.
Vice Chair Martinez noted the reason she brought up this item, that it has been a
very important topic this year, adding the city has made attempts to reduce
pedestrian fatalities and incidents as well; noted a safety campaign first began with
former Public Works Executive Director Raul Godinez where they went around the
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city identifying the hot spots, and met with Senator Correa and Senator Sanchez on
how to obtain funding. Commented that the city has the responsibility to make sure
safety comes first before speed, noted the Police Department started their initiative
several months ago giving tickets to pedestrians and motorists and provided
education on bike safety, noted Public Works has gone out to schools promoting the
Safe Routes to School program, noted the placement of speed readers with the
assistance of City Engineer William Galvez. Noted when working with OCTA and
receiving funding from Measures M1 & M2 to keep in mind that as they provide
funding, it does not mean we have to follow suit, adding OCTA's main goal is to
increase speeds on the arterials. Noted we have the ability to change the speeds in
the city and need to start with that first, then the street design, when new
developments occur, and that safety needs to come first. Noted when OCTA wants
to widen a street, we need to pause and set policy and advise OCTA we are going to
do business differently and give staff direction to reduce speeds in the city with
safety a priority, adding we may not be able to accept funding.
Committee member Benavides commented on the tragedy on Fairhaven, noted the
makeup of the city, the density and congestion with different priorities and issues,
need to rank and figure what as policy makers we want to focus our energies on with
direction of staff and funds, noted different steps the city can take with the General
Plan Update /Vision Plan and the Circulation Element process, Strategic Plan to go
back and look at issues around pedestrian safety and take a step back in light of all
these different plans, where does the Vision Zero Plan fit in. Noted having a Study
Session would be helpful for the Council where all members can be included in this
conversation and asked the City Manager and staff to assist in taking the city where
it can be and have these conversations and think outside of the box.
City Manager Cavazos noted policy direction is very important and indicated OCTA
has been previously told the city was not interested in some studies such as South
Main where the purpose of the study was to increase the speed and Bristol Street.
Noted voters in San Francisco approved the funding of the project and if we have
comprehensive outreach and strong policy direction from the Council, people will
support safer streets, and noted it will come down to funding and priorities.
Vice Chair Martinez noted the need to have the comprehensive plan since the
Circulation Element is being updated to include the Mobility Plan, to include the
safety component within the complete street plan and have a bike and pedestrian
master plan. Also, the Community Engagement Plan will allow us to hear from the
community and ensure the various plans are integrated, and discussed the
possibility of going out to voters to approve plans and funding, and in the interim to
look at the Capital Improvement Plan on what we can do now to improve lighting and
signage.
Ms. Haluza noted with new direction on active transportation, we are looking at
making these concrete changes in our culture and how we look at designing our
streets, funding them and use that policy document for the Circulation Element.
Mr. Mousavipour noted five weeks ago the City Manager authorized staff to
commence the Citywide Traffic Calming Master Plan which is similar to Vision Zero
Plan that highlights "Triple E "— enforcement, engineering and education, will
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evaluate areas in the city, funding, and prioritize, discussed the Pavement
Management Program that have priorities coming from OCTA and those important to
the city, can also tie into the traffic counting master plan, noted these plans and
programs are currently underway.
Vice Chair Martinez noted to make sure to put the different plans together and put a
priority list with a plan to the Council.
Public Speakers:
Peter Katz inquired how often are crosswalks repainted and signage checked, noted
during the night you cannot see stop signs at intersections and their need to be
marked with reflective paint, some crosswalks are in the middle of the blocks with no
lighting or flashing lights, suggested possibly use diagonal crosswalks at some major
intersections, and the need to repaint crosswalks once a year.
Nancy Mejia of Latino Health Access announced the Wellness Corridor Initiative
working with the community to create safe and alternative open spaces, and is now
doing more work with active transportation advocacy with members of active street
coalition, noted the city has their support and are willing to help in the process.
Brenda Miller, who was an architect of the San Clemente's award winning Mobility &
Complete Street Element, noted she was available to provide any assistance.
Maria, resident at Lacy & Santa Ana Boulevard, participated in the Downtown Santa
Ana Vision with consultants a few weeks ago with a walking tour and stressed how
dark and dangerous it is for the elderly and children who walk to Garfield School.
Vice Chair Martinez agreed with Committee member Benavides to bring this item to
the full council as a Study Session item to make a decision if this is what they want
to support.
The following items were tabled and were not discussed:
2. STREETCAR PROJECT UPDATE {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1G; 3, 2C}
3. BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1G}
4. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT — JUNE 2014 {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1A; 6, 1 F}
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS — None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNED - 6:20 P.M.
Karen Haluza
Interim Executi - Director /Planning & Building Agency
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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
Vacant — Councilmember #3
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.
AGENDAITEMS
Approval of Minutes for January 27, 2015, Special Meeting
2. Downtown Wayfinding & Streetscape Amenities {Strategic Plan No. 5, 4a) (Leigh Eisen,
C DA)
3. Downtown Parking Update {Strategic Plan 3, 4b) (David Cavazos, CMO)
4. Update on Down Payment Assistance Program {Strategic Plan No. 5,3c) (Sidney Stone,
C DA)
5. AMCAL Financing Update {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3a) (Sidney Stone, CDA)
6. Budget Calendar and CIP Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 2b) (David Cavazos, CMO/
Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA)
7. Retire Health Care and Pension Costs Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 2d) (Francisco
Gutierrez, FMSA)
8. Gas Tax Allocation Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 2b) (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA)
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Santa Ana City Council
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Mayor Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tern Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5
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9. Status of Bond Issuances under the former Redevelopment Agency {Strategic Plan No. 5, 31
(Susan Gorospe, CDA)
10. I.T. Assessment {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 i} (Robert Cortez, CMO)
11. Wi -Fi Update {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 i} (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA)
12. Potential Bond or Tax Measure for Infrastructure and Transportation {Strategic Plan No. 41
(David Cavazos, CMO)
13. Update on City Council Policy for Community Events {Strategic Plan No. 2 } (Gerardo Mouet,
PRCSA)
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT— Next regularly scheduled meeting is May 11, 2015
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600
Santa Ana, CA
12:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members:
Michele Martinez, Chairperson
Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
AGENDA ITEMS
David Benavides, Vice - Chairperson
Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA
Sergio Vidal, FMSA
Teresa Ramirez, FMSA
Waldo Barela, FMSA
Alvaro Castellon, FMSA
Sandra Simon, FMSA
Sidney Stone, CDA
Marc Morley, CDA
None
David Cavazos, City Manager
Robert Cortez, CMO
Kelly Reenders, CDA
Leigh Eisen, CDA
Alma Flores, CMO
Vince Fregoso, PBA
Matt Foulkes
Carlos Rojas, PD
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2015.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
Martinez, Sarmiento (2)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Benavides (1)
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(Item 3 was taken out of order.)
3. Report on Inclusionary Housing Fund Application (Strategic Plan 5, 3.b} —
(CDA)
City Manager, David Cavazos, reviewed Inclusionary Housing Fund Application
versus the application process. Additional time may be needed to get the word out
and additional information for funding. Kelly Reenders, Executive Director of
Community Development Agency, provided letter from AMCAL requesting financing
commitment and presenting this request to City Council in March 2015. Kelly also
agrees that additional time may be needed.
Council committee members feel this is a good direction for the future. State we
need to be consistent. Applicants should be reviewed for history and track record.
Address to committee incentives if any. Would like to be kept informed on funds;
cap, balance available, when depleted. Next step.
2. Downtown Banner Program (Strategic Plan 3, 4.a) — (CDA)
Leigh Eisen, Downtown Development Liaison, CDA, provided PowerPoint
presentation on recommendation for city to design and install 100+ colorful banners
on its lampposts in the Downtown district. These would be simple with a compelling
look for visual identity. Recommended firm for design and print services was
selected through RFP process: Akins Parker submitted a bid for $18,000 and this
amount has been included in fiscal budget.
Councilmembers inquiring on how often banners will change and who will be
making decision on banners. Banners should be in the best interest of the City or
approved events (i.e. honoring veterans). Who will make determination on banners
for promoting special events? They should also be sensitive to groups downtown;
possibly bi- lingual; one side in English, one side in Spanish. Next steps; move
forward.
4. FY 14 -15 Second Quarter Actuals of General Fund revenues and expenditures
(FMSA)
City Manager, David Cavazos, reviewed power point and 2nd Quarter Newsletter
showing conservative budget. Revenues are up and expenditures are down.
Forecast of 20% reserve is fully funded, financial position is excellent and a council
request to adopt a one -year forecast is being submitted to full council.
Committee chair, Michele Martinez, inquired on breakdown of unfunded positions.
For positions not filled, are funds spent elsewhere? City council may have other
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priorities for excess funds. City manager, David Cavazos stated funds are tracked
by departments and are included in their budgets.
Councilmember Vince Sarmiento compares Management Partners' forecast as blah
versus the new forecast as rosy. Would like to see forecast not too conservative;
more reality. May need a rating review. City Manager stated cost of credit rating
review is expensive. Previous forecast from Management Partners reflected city
Fire Department to Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and other assumptions
that have changed.
5. Unfunded Pension Liabilities and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Discussion (CMO)
We are currently under a five year rate smoothing rule of 8.5% set by CalPERS.
The City has met 100% of its actuarial requirements. Retirement health plans are
being implemented to help reduce OPEB liability. Recommend establishing an
Employee Stabilization Rate Reserve Fund to protect against future rate volatility.
6. Development Services Counter Electronic Queuing System — Progress Update
(PBA)a
Matt Foulkes, Senior Management Analyst, PBA provided brief description of
Electronic Queuing System. Currently reviewing RFP's and anticipates taking
recommendation to City Council in March.
7. Prop 1A — Gas Tax Update (FMSA)
City has not received its allocation and is still awaiting figures to the complicated
formula.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS -None
Adjournment— 1:27 p.m.
Teresa Ramirez, C41 -OM
Recordi g Secre ry, CD
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