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COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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: Yasmin Vazquez
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 February 23, 2015 Meeting
Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining legislative
advocacy work January 2015 to March 2015 — Dan Maldonado
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report outlining legislative
advocacy work January 2015 to March 2015 — Christopher Townsend
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71
4. League of California Cities Briefing — Tony Cardenas
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
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Santa Ana City Council
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5. Review Draft Legislative Platform — David Cavazos
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
6. Discuss Senate Bill 7 — Mark Lawrence
{Strategic Plan No. 1, 3; 7, 41
ICE Agreement Update — David Cavazos
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http: / /www.santa- ana.org /strategic - planning/
Legislative Council Committee Agenda 2 May 13, 2015
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEE
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:04 pm by Chair Sarmiento at City Hall Ross Annex,
Room 1600.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Councilmember Michele Martinez
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento, Chair
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: David Cavazos, Sonia Carvalho, Captain Douglas McGeachy, Mark
Lawrence, Francisco Gutierrez, Alma Flores, Jorge Garcia, Mike Ortiz
and Yasmin Vazquez. Also present were Tony Cardenas from the
League of California Cities, Leslie Pollner (by phone) and Dan Maldonado
(by phone) from Holland & Knight and Ian Delzer and Niccolo De Luca
(by phone) from Townsend Public Affairs.
Members of the public present: No members.
Public Comments: No comments.
AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes of the October 15, 2015 Meeting.
Approval of the October 15, 2015 minutes was motioned by Councilwoman Michele Martinez
and approved by a vote of 2 to 0.
Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining
legislative advocacy work October 2014 to December 2014
HK Legislative Advocacy Update (October 2014 to December 2014)
Leslie Pollner provided a legislative advocacy update to the Committee. She discussed
the one year extension of the Tax Increase Prevention Act which was passed during the
lame duck session. The Act retroactively extended the Empowerment Zone employment
tax credit program through 2014.
Bipartisan legislation, The Empowering Jobs Act of 2015, was introduced which would
extend the Empowerment Zone program for two years and make the program more
effective by expanding the way business and local government take advantage of their
allocations of tax - exempt bonds.
Legislative City Committee Minutes
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Holland and Knight continues to work with ICE and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez's
office to ensure the City of Santa Ana receives its per diem increase for the jail. One
complicating factor is the Department of Homeland Security's funding is set to end by
February 27, 2015 and there is no clear resolution at the moment.
Leslie Pollner mentioned Holland and Knight has been working with the City on the My
Brother's Keeper initiative. They have provided the City assistance in formulating the
Promise Zone application and would like to connect the City with other applicants they
work with.
Holland and Knight is also working to connect City staff with resources for an
immigration outreach event.
Holland and Knight look forward to hosting the City of Santa Ana delegation in
Washington D.C. next week. Meetings have been confirmed with ICE and Senator
Feinstein's Chief of Staff. A draft itinerary will be sent shortly.
Councilwoman Martinez asked for the status of the Highway Trust Fund and wondered if
anything would be determined by May 31, 2015. Leslie Pollner thinks it unlikely. She
mentioned a bill is being worked on but at least one short -term extension will possibly be
needed.
Councilwoman Martinez asked about the likelihood of the Streetcar project receiving
New Starts Program funding. Dan Maldonado replied that the Streetcar project falls
under the Small Starts Program and that there is strong support from a group of
Senators and House members that are invested in these programs. Although there is
resistance from the Tea Party because there are no political gains for the group, Dan
Maldonado expects to see continued funding. Leslie Pollner mentioned that now is the
time for the City to do advocacy work around this project.
Chair Sarmiento noted that the dynamics in Congress have changed and the balance of
power has shifted. He wondered how the change would affect the City's priority issues.
Dan Maldonado replied that our priority issues still have strong support in the Senate
and that the City is in a position to move its agenda forward. Chair Sarmiento asked
Holland and Knight to provide suggestions and recommendations to help the City tailor
the legislative platform to this new audience. Dan Maldonado stressed the importance
of the City continuing to build relationships to increase the likelihood of receiving funding.
Chair Sarmiento asked if the City of Santa Ana delegation will be meeting with Elias
Alcantara in Washington D.C. and whether the White House administration could be
made aware that the City would like DACA/DAPA related resources to pass along to the
community. Dan Maldonado suggested the delegation highlight the forum the City had
planned to hold during the meeting with the White House Administration.
Councilwoman Martinez shared that the City signed on to the Safe People Safe Streets
resolution and Dan Maldonado suggested the City of Santa Ana delegation mention this
during the meeting with the Department of Transportation in Washington D.C.
Councilwoman Martinez asked that the resolution be sent to Holland and Knight and
Secretary Anthony Foxx's office at the Department of Transportation.
Legislative City Committee Minutes
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Chair Sarmiento asked Holland and Knight to check on the regulation restrictions and
compliance for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and report findings to
City staff. Dan Maldonado will provide the requested information to the City. He asked if
there were any red flags. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho responded that all red flags had
been resolved.
3. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report
outlining legislative advocacy work October 2014 to December 2014
TPA Legislative Advocacy Update (October 2014 to December 2014)
Niccolo De Luca reported the Governor submitted the budget to Legislature in January.
There is concern regarding the recently released budget trailer bill from the Department
of Finance regarding redevelopment dissolution which seeks to undo many of the
statutes that were approved when redevelopment was dissolved. Townsend Public
Affairs has a draft letter from the City opposing the redevelopment trailer bill.
No budget hearings have been held to date. On March 3'd the Assembly will have their
first budget hearing and Townsend Public Affairs will inform the City of any items that
impact the City.
The deadline for bills to be introduced is Friday, February 27, 2015. Townsend Public
Affairs will monitor legislation for potential impacts to the City and report on issues
relevant to the City's priorities.
Niccolo De Luca commented that Speaker of the Assembly Toni Atkins has proposed 3-
4 bills to increase permanent funding and incentivize the building of affordable housing.
She is holding a press conference on February 25, 2015 to announce the package.
Niccolo De Luca next addressed the oversight of officer - involved shootings and in
particular the use of police body cameras. Several bills have been proposed related to
which entities handle third -party oversight of officer involved shootings.
Another policy topic of importance to the City is the state -wide regulation regarding
medicinal marijuana. Several bills have been introduced and Washington D.C. has
shown some interest in putting regulations in place as more cities take positions to either
have dispensaries or not.
Niccolo De Luca mentioned there are several funding opportunities including the Water
Bond and the Active Transportation Planning Grant. The application for the grant will be
available in March and Townsend Public Affairs will work with City staff to prepare it.
Councilwoman Martinez urged Townsend Public Affairs to provide support to City staff
during the application process and reminded the group that this is the last year this
funding will be available to the City at the state level.
Councilwoman Martinez asked staff to follow up with Townsend Public Affairs to ensure
the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant application submitted in
conjunction with Barry Cottle of C & C Development was completed accurately. Niccolo
De Luca mentioned the initial concept proposals were due February 19, 2015. After
State staff review the applications they will inform applicants if a more in -depth proposal
is needed. Based on the feedback the City receives from the State, he would like to
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connect us with Claudia Capio, Director of Housing and Community Development, to
ensure the City submits the best application possible.
Councilwoman Martinez attended Orange County Transportation Authority's Pedestrian
Safety Workshop which was a roundtable discussion about education, engineering and
enforcement activities to promote pedestrian safety throughout Orange County. She
would like to promote legislation that will support these types of programs and would like
the City to include a diversion program within the Police Department. Some current
legislation excludes certain age groups and Councilwoman Martinez asked Niccolo De
Luca to do research on that and provide clarification.
Councilwoman Martinez expressed concern about SB7 and losing local control. She
takes issue with the State mandating wage rates when those wages are paid with City
funds. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho clarified that participation in SB7 is optional and
that the City Council voted to pay prevailing wage. The City Council can vote to rescind
the resolution at any time. A penalty will be incurred if the City chooses not to participate
which involves the loss of grant funding. City analysis showed that the benefit of State
grant funding was greater than the cost of paying prevailing wage. Chair Sarmiento
asked the City Manager to provide the City analysis to Councilwoman Martinez and
himself for review. Councilwoman Martinez stated she does support prevailing wage but
not at the expense of local tax dollars. She would like the City Council to revisit this
policy decision. City Manager David Cavazos asked Tony Cardenas of the League of
California Cities to provide a list of cities that have chosen not to participate.
Chair Sarmiento asked Townsend Public Affairs for support with applications for projects
such as the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant submitted with C & C
Development, the AMCAL affordable housing development on First St., and potential VA
housing on First St. He also asked for assistance in securing grant funding or
Proposition 4 funds for a new park, expansion of the zoo and the enhancement of a
current exhibit at the zoo. Niccolo De Luca will be meeting with the State Senate Pro
Tem's office regarding language floated for a 2016 Park Bond for cities and nonprofits
and will add the Santa Ana Zoo to his discussion agenda.
Chair Sarmiento thanked Townsend Public Affairs for providing the Water Bond memo.
He asked that Public Works have projects ready for submittal. He wondered about
Proposition 1 fund availability for remediation efforts at Well 32 and suggested the City
work closely with the O.C. Water District on that. He was unsure about the City's role
and City Manager David Cavazos said he would provide clarification. Niccolo De Luca
will connect Townsend Public Affairs' water expert with Public Works for assistance.
Chair Sarmiento asked about the intent of new medicinal cannabis legislation and
whether it affects cities that do or do not have ordinances in place. Niccolo De Luca
stated that proposed bills leave local control in place regardless of whether ordinances
support or ban the sale of medicinal cannabis.
Councilwoman Martinez asked how possible recreational marijuana legislation would
impact the City's current medicinal marijuana ordinance. Niccolo De Luca responded
that groups proposing new legislation support keeping current medicinal ordinances in
place. After doing more research he will provide the City additional information.
Legislative City Committee Minutes
Feir3A23d015, Page 4
4. League of California Cities Briefing October 2014 to December 2014
Tony Cardenas discussed the decline of funding for transportation infrastructure due to a
decrease in sales and excise tax revenue which he expects to be a major issue this
session. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins and the Senate will both be releasing bills to
address this.
In regards to post redevelopment legislation, a trailer bill was introduced by the
Department of Finance which makes it difficult for cities to enter into the Meet and
Confer appeal process. If a city wins the appeal process it will not be reimbursed for
legal fees. The League of California Cities Board unanimously opposed the bill and is
currently drafting an opposition letter.
Tony Cardenas mentioned that new medical marijuana legislation, AB 1266, has been
introduced by Assembly member Ken Cooley. The three components of the bill are local
control, protection of public safety and accounting requirements such as keeping
inventory and bookkeeping for dispensaries. A new provision introduced in the bill is
dual licensing, where both City and State approval would be necessary to operate a
dispensary. Another provision included is for apprenticeships. There will be other bill
introductions with the vast majority giving the State control as opposed to local
government.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho asked if licensing provisions are being grandfathered in.
Tony Cardenas responded that from his understanding brick and mortar dispensaries
already operating in 2015 will not need to have State licenses. He will confirm and
follow up with the City.
Councilwoman Martinez asked if AB 1266 makes a distinction between medical and
recreational marijuana. Tony Cardenas responded that the bill is silent on recreational
marijuana. Councilwoman Martinez expressed concern about future recreational
marijuana legislation. Tony Cardenas stated the goal is to have some foundational
regulations in place before recreational marijuana legislation is proposed.
Councilwoman Martinez asked for Best Practices to be compiled after the City finishes
its approval process and for the information to be shared with the League and other
legislators who may find it useful. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho has been keeping a list
of policy questions that she wondered if the committee would be interested in reviewing
to possibly add to the ordinance in the future.
Tony Cardenas commented on the solar power permit bill explaining that it streamlines
the residential solar permitting process.
Tony Cardenas mentioned February 27th is the deadline for introducing bills. The City
will be provided with a 'Hot Bills' list by the League.
Lastly, the next League Division meeting will be March 19th in Irvine. Three State
legislators will be present. Tony Cardenas will send meeting information on February
24th.
Legislative City Committee Minutes
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5. Washington DC Lobbying Trip
City Manager David Cavazos mentioned Holland and Knight gave an overview earlier of
some of the meetings City delegates will have in Washington D.C. He emphasized that
the Orange County Transportation Authority is the lead agency for the Streetcar project
and will solicit funding from New Starts and Small Starts programs. However, it is
important to make Federal agencies aware, such as the Department of Transportation,
that the City is very supportive of the City Council regarding this project.
Regarding the Department of Justice, City Manager David Cavazos asked Holland and
Knight to provide information on what funding is available for body camera
demonstration projects. Chair Sarmiento asked City Manager David Cavazos if he was
aware of the labor union's position on body cameras. City Manager David Cavazos
responded that it is key to work closely with the POA to ensure it is a joint effort and
includes pilot projects and a committee.
Tony Cardenas commented Senator Bob Huff will be introducing SB 175 which requires
each agency that employs police officers and elects to require them to wear body
cameras, to develop a policy which must include duration, time, place and when
cameras are to be worn. The policy must also specify the operational length of time data
will be stored and provide procedures for public access.
Lastly, City Manager David Cavazos mentioned the City delegation will meet with local
representatives, senators, congress members and White House Intergovernmental
Relations.
6. Review and Recommend Approval of Draft Legislative Council Committee Bylaws
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho gave a brief explanation of why bylaws are needed and
presented the draft bylaws for the Committee's approval. She suggested the Committee
could become an Ad Hoc committee to alleviate the travel restrictions imposed by the
Brown Act. Chair Sarmiento mentioned he believed Ad Hoc committees could not meet
in perpetuity and the Legislative Committee will.
Councilwoman Martinez expressed some concern regarding transparency in the recent
past with regards to who could travel. She was under the impression that the entire City
Council could not travel together because that would constitute a Brown Act violation.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho clarified the council can travel together as long as the
noticing provisions in the Brown Act are followed.
Approval of the draft bylaws was moved by Councilwoman Martinez and seconded by
Chair Sarmiento with approval by unanimous vote.
Committee Member Comments
Councilwoman Martinez asked for future action items to be noted as such in the agenda.
Councilwoman Martinez would like to ensure the City is consistent in how affordable housing
funds are distributed and that the City remains in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
She is concerned with Millennials and their ability to secure housing. Whether at the local, state
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or federal level, she would like policies in place that will help this demographic qualify for
housing. City Manager David Cavazos stated that this will need to be added to the legislative
platform and voted on by the City Council.
Chair Sarmiento commented that although there have been great economic successes
throughout the city there have also been some setbacks, such as Ingram Micro relocating to a
different city. The City needs to focus on commercial and economic development as a priority in
the next few years. He mentioned the City Manager is the person to lead in marketing the City.
Given the success achieved, the City's geographic location and positioning, Chair Sarmiento
believes now is the time to begin that effort.
Chair Sarmiento asked City Manager David Cavazos to connect with Ingram Micro to determine
the reason why the company chose to leave the City.
Future Agenda Items
Councilwoman Martinez was unsure as to whether the following topic should be an agenda item
or best suited for addition to the Legislative Platform, nonetheless public transportation is a topic
she would like to see addressed. She believes the City may need to introduce a sales tax
measure for infrastructure and transportation. Chair Sarmiento asked what the best venue for
this discussion would be. City Manager David Cavazos responded because Councilwoman
Martinez is suggesting a bond election, all committees would address this, particularly the
Finance, Economic, Development and Technology Committee as well as and the City Council.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:34 pm.
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Execu ive Assistipf
City Manager's Office
Legislative City Committee Minutes
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CITY OF SANTA ANA I&
RESCHEDULED COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY
May 18, 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
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.
AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes for March 18, 2015, Special Meeting
FY 2013 -14 Audit Update and FY 2014 -15 Audit Plan {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1c} (Francisco
Gutierrez, FMSA)
3. City's Purchasing Rules — Charter, Code, and policies {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1 b} (Francisco
Gutierrez, FMSA, Handout)
4. The Governor's Executive Order and Water Drought Action Plan: Water Conservation
Ordinance {Strategic Plan No. 5, 2} (Nabil Saba, PWA)
5. Update on Downtown Wayfinding {Strategic Plan No. 5, 4a} (Kelly Reenders, CDA)
6. Update on Economic Development Strategic Plan {Strategic Plan No. 3, 1a} (Kelly Reenders,
CDA)
Housing Opportunity Ordinance Review {Strategic Plan No. 5, 5b} (Kelly Reenders, CDA)
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Santa Ana City Council
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8. Overview of the upcoming implementation of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
{Strategic Plan 2,4} ( Deborah Sanchez, CDA)
Update on potential Transportation or Infrastructure Bond Measure(s); timeline and next
steps {Strategic Plan No. 41
10, Grant Funding Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 3e} (Jorge Garcia, CMO)
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT — Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, July 13, 2015
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
March 18, 2015
City Hall
20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600
Santa Ana, CA
11:34 a.m.
Council Committee members:
Michele Martinez, Chairperson
Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member
Vacant, Committee Member #3
None
Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA
Sergio Vidal, FMSA
Teresa Ramirez, FMSA
Waldo Barela, FMSA
Alvaro Castellon, FMSA
Sandra Simon, FMSA
Alvaro Nunez, PBA
Jorge Garcia, CMO
Michael Ortiz, CMO
David Cavazos, City Manager
Robert Cortez, CMO
Kelly Reenders, CDA
Sidney Stone, CDA
Sylvia Vasquez, CDA
Terri Eggers, CDA
Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA
Alma Flores, CMO
Susana Sandoval, Gillian Flagg, Gregory Mathes
Susana Sandoval, representing Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance and the
Community United for Environmental Justice, spoke in support of CDBG work, but
would like re- consideration of the Illumination Foundation application for the Ross
Street House Children's Center and Support Services.
Gregory Mathes, Goodwill of OC, mission is to assist people in Santa Ana to get
and keep jobs. Help these people to reach their full potential. Would like
consideration of CDBG funds to continue educating and training people who need
jobs and for fitness center with resources for people with type II diabetes.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2015.
MOTION: Martinez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
Martinez, Sarmiento (2)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Funding
Process and Recommendations Update (Strategic Plan 2, 2: 2, 4; 5, 4; 5, 6) —
(CDA)
Sylvia Vazquez, Community Development Analyst, provided presentation and
handouts on funding allocation, process, and recommendations. The allocation for
FY 2015 -2016 is $5.4 million for the City. The nonprofit application timeline and
process was outlined. Mandatory CDBG sub - recipient training was held for
applicants. All applications were reviewed and rated with top ten recommended for
funding; listing provided. Committee Chair Michele Martinez would like clarification
and breakdown of CRHC recommended funding. Listing to be provided to full
council who can reduce or adjust recommended funding.
Council members inquired on incentives for new businesses as often they may fail
in the first year or be considered `new' well into their third or fourth year of business.
Maybe we can be more flexible and make changes in criteria to incentivize plus
retention. Would like staff to provide the following in preparation of April 7t" full
council meeting:
a. Number of grants provided, businesses that fail in first year, business
licenses
b. Number of programs that have been helped or serviced
3. Update on Down Payment Assistance Program {Strategic Plan 5, 3c) — (CDA)
Sidney Stone, Housing Division Manager, reviewed presentation showing history
and current status of program. HUD requirements are strict and that makes it
difficult for the program. Staff will continue to work with developers and real estate
community and then update committee in three to four months.
Committee Chair Martinez would like to know how many were reached with NSP in
2012.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS -None
Adjournment— 12:30 p.m.
Next regularly scheduled meeting is May 11, 2015
Teresa Raoirez, CAI
Recording Secretary,
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
5:00 P.M.
City Hall, Ross Annex, Room
20 Civic Centex Plaza. Santa 2
'Angelica Amezcua, Chair
Maria Huizar, Clerk of the
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3. ffANNUAL RE W OF CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11
4. T&MMITTEWE7MBER COMMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 5, 11
ADJOURNMENT — Next regularly scheduled meeting is November 19, 2015
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Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 1 Ward 2
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
MAY 26, 2015
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, Tinajero, Amezcua
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 3 -24 -15 Meeting
Re -entry Program (Update on Re -entry Program of Recently Released Offenders With
Community Stakeholders) — Jail Administrator Christina Holland {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 6t}
Bees (Discussion Regarding Bee Incidents On Private Property and /or Public Property and
Applicable Laws) — Deputy Chief McGeachy {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1}
Fireworks (Update on Enforcement for 4th of July) — Commander Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan
Goal No. 1, 2d}
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Santa Ana City
Miguel A. Pulido, 1 Vince Sarmiento, Michele Martinez,
i Angelica Amezcua,
P. David Benavides,
1 Roman Reyna, Sal Tinajero,
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5. Police Officer Body Cameras (Update on Status of Exploratory Committee and Department
Of Justice Grant Submission) — Commander Jason Viramontes {Strategic Plan Goal No.1,
If and 3b}
6. Downtown Video Project (Update on Planning, Implementation and Funding) — Commander
Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1j}
7. Community Policing Plan /Self- Assessment Tool (Update) — Commander Ken Gominsky
{Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1 a}
8. Police Officer Recruitment (Update) — Police Admin. Manager Robert Carroll {Strategic Plan
Goal No. 1, 5a}
9. Wage and Benefit Study (Discussion of Comparable Wage and Benefits of Police Officers) —
Executive Director, Personnel, Ed Raya {Strategic Plan Goal No. 7, 4a}
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
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Santa Ana City Council
Miguel A. Pulido, 1 Vince Sarmiento, Michele Martinez,
Angelica Amezcua,
P. David Benavides,
Roman Rayne, Sal Tinaierc,
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
MINUTES
March 24, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Ross Annex, Room 1600
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California
5:30 PM
ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members:
David Benavides
Sal Tinajero
Angelica Amezcua
STAFF PRESENT: David Cavazos, CMO
Carlos Rojas, PD
Devin Leonard, OCFA
Laura Rossini, CAO
Doug McGeachy, PD
Jason Viramontes, PD
Ken Gominsky, PD
Christina Holland, PD -Jail Bureau
Vince Fregoso, Planning & Building
Alvaro Nunez, CDA
Eileen F. Greene, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Massimo Marini
Smitty
Tim Houchen
Brizy Mae
Robert Wanamaker
Sam Romero
Q
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Massimo Marini, member of Civic Center Roundtable, comments on homeless issue. Marini
said he met with the City Manager, his staff and Commander lbarra regarding a storage center.
He said the City continues to talk about finding a property, but something needs to be created or
sacrifice a property for the homeless. Marini says the City has the political will to get it done or
his group has the social capacity to get it done. Marini has proposals from two licensed non-
profits. Marini asks that the City keep this in mind as they look at different sites.
Smitty, member of Civic Center Roundtable, speaks on the homeless issue. Would like the City
to look for, or select, a site. Find a solution without penalizing the homeless, even if it's not a
check -in center. They just need somewhere during the day, during working hours, to store
property.
Tim Houchen, member of Civic Center Roundtable, comments on homeless issue. At Board of
Supervisors meeting, Shawn Nelson said in order for government to do anything, they have to
have political will and guts. Houchen questions leadership in Santa Ana because he feels nothing
has been done to get the check -in center. People need close proximity to the civic center to be
able to get to their property.
Brizy Mae, member of Civic Center Roundtable, says she hasn't gotten a ticket in six years for
sleeping or camping but many others have. Understands there are problems with drugs and
alcohol, but a lot of people need help and medical aid. She tries to let others know the City
wants to work with them, but the homeless are still getting tickets and having their property
taken.
Robert Wanamaker, member of Civic Center Roundtable, resident of Santa Ana since 1978, has
been homeless for eight years. Homeless problem been going on 25 years and nothing has been
done. Homeless get tickets and their property gets taken. These people have no options.
Sam Romero, resident, provides the Committee members with a list of quality of life concerns
throughout the Logan neighborhood. Some of these problems include traffic issues,
crematorium, liquor store selling alcohol to minors, underage drinking, gangs, parents afraid to
bring their children to the park, trucks coming through Logan releasing fumes, noise pollution,
etc. Romero is asking the City and the police for help to deal with some of these issues.
"Q," member of Civic Center Roundtable, comments on homeless issue. "Q" says that the
homeless people are only asking for something that is reliable for them, and they are willing to
help in any way they can if the City doesn't want to pay somebody else. "Q" says the homeless
are only asking for a fair chance and respect from City officials and police.
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AGENDAITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes of 1 -27 -15 Meeting
Motion: Approve the Minutes of 1 -27 -15 meeting.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezoua
VOTE: AXES: Benavides, Tinajero, Amezcua
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None
Motion carries.
2. Police Officer Body Cameras (Updated on Status of Exploratory Committee and
Department Of Justice Grant Submission) - Commander Jason Viramontes {Strategic Plan
Goal No. 1, if and 3b}
Commander Jason Viramontes gives a power point presentation updating progress made by the
Body Camera Exploratory Committee. The Exploratory Committee has been formed said goals
set to research and vet all issues related to body cameras. Comprehensive reports and
recommendations based on these findings will be provided to the Chief of Police and the Senior
Management Team. Some of the benefits include increased officer professionalism and an
increase in community trust. Potential concerns are when to record, where to wear it, who is
required to wear it, the chain of custody. One of the main things the Committee will be
exploring is the retention of the recordings. Although body cameras have benefits, it is
important to remember that cameras do not record things exactly as the officer sees them and
camera speeds differ from life speed. A camera can never replace a thorough investigation.
Policy decisions will be made as to questions related to public records request acts and body
cameras. Before the next meeting in May, the Committee will look at privacy concerns and
begin planning officer forums for feedback from the officers required to wear body cameras.
3. Fireworks (Public Education Campaign and Enforcement Plan for 2015) — Commander
Ken Gominsky (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2d}
Commander Ken Gominsky has a power point presentation regarding fireworks, This year the
Police Department has a 2015 public education campaign and enforcement plan. In conjunction
with the OCFA, an anonymous tip line has been established for residents to report illegal
fireworks sales and use. As part of the public education campaign, there will be posters and
n. �t.t Iflyers with both the Santa Ana Police and Orange County Fire logos distributed throughout the
:. ICity and the schools. Social media will be a tool used to do community outreach advising about
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the dangers of illegal fireworks, to air Public Service Announcements and to define what
fireworks are illegal, as well as penalties for sales or use. Division Chief Leonard speaks about
how injuries have become more prevalent with the use of any fireworks. The Fire Department
provides medical aid and suppression, and assists the Police Department with confiscation,
4. Crossing Guards (Review and Recommend Confirmation of the Crossing Guards
Agreement) — Deputy Chief McGeachy {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, le}
Deputy Chief McGeachy has a power point presentation regarding the current status of the
crossing guard program in Santa Ana, broken down by school district. The methodology used
for the crossing guard program was looked at including traffic collision data, site surveys,
proximity to other crossing guards, traffic control devices, and the hours that schools operate.
There were three complaints at the outcome of the assessment. One crossing guard was replaced
after it was agreed the crossing guard was needed due to significant road work. The traffic
collision data didn't identify any significant accidents or incidents that occurred at the current or
previous crossing guard locations. The Police Department will continue to work with the Santa
Ana Unified School District to make sure that crossing guards are placed where reasonable and
necessary.
Recommendation: Renew three -year contract with Allstate Management Services for $2.2
million dollars which includes a 15% contingency fee. This will provide funding to add
additional crossing guards if needed.
Motion; Move the Crossing Guard item to City Council in April.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Tinajero, Amezcua
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None
Motion carries.
5. Homeless Check -in Center (Update on Sites for a Homeless Check -in Center, Adjacent
to the Civic Center Area) — Interim Executive Director, Planning & Building, Vince
Fregoso {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 9d)
Sr. Management Assistant Alma Flores and Interim Executive Director of Planning & Building,
Vince Fregoso, have a power point presentation updating the property storage and homeless
check -in center for the homeless pilot project. The City has been proactively looking at potential
sites and has identified Mercy House as that operator. There were 10 sites looked at based on
their close proximity to the Civic Center area. Interim Executive Director Fregoso explains that
in addition to looking at the sites, the City looked at the zoning codes and the site requirements.
Fregoso gives an evaluation of all potential sites being considered.
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6. Proactive Rental Enforcement Program/PREP (Review 2014 PREP Inspection
Program) — Community Preservation Manager Alvaro Nunez {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5,
4e}
Community Preservation Manager Alvaro Nunez, Code Enforcement, opens the discussion on
the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program or PREP, Manager Nunez explains during his power
point presentation that the PREP program was started by the City Council in 1992, and the
annual fee is $21 per unit, The Gold Seal Incentive Program created in 1994 rewards property
owners who keep their properties well maintained. Units must be kept in excellent condition to
maintain exempt status. Currently there are 5460 gold seal units. There is a code enforcement
team to make sure that rental units are in compliance. In 2014, in addition to reacting to
complaints, the team became proactive and targeted certain complexes in the northeast area of
the city. The team used enforcement tools to give the owner a chance to come into compliance.
The goal is to make sure the minimum standard of housing is being met so it doesn't affect the
quality of life in these neighborhoods.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
On public comments:
Committee Chairman Benavides explains that the City Council has made the homeless issue a
priority and will continue to identify a multi- purpose service center. The Committee will also
follow -up on the neighborhood concerns in the Logan area.
On Item No. 2, Geographic Policing:
Chairman Benavides commented that this deployment model can enhance Community Oriented
Policing.
On Item No. 3, Fireworks:
All Committee Members were supportive of this year's public awareness /educational campaign
regarding fireworks. Council member Tinajero states that fundraisers for safe- and -sane
fireworks generate much needed revenue for schools and sports programs. Council member
Amezcua suggests reaching out to the Superintendent of Schools to encourage parents to buy the
legal fireworks and let them know what programs we have. Council Chairman Benavides
suggests encouraging families to attend the fireworks show at Centennial Park,
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On Item No. 4, Crossing Guards
Councilmember Tinajero says we need to collaborate with the school district to find where we
need the crossing guards. SAUSD Chief Rodriguez agreed, The City Manager commented that
if the School District requested another crossing guard at a location, it would be provided.
On Item No, S, Homeless Check -in Center
Council committee members were supportive of option #1, Building 16 parking lot as a site for
the homeless check -in center.
On Item No. 6, Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP)
Chairman Benavides wanted this on the Agenda because of concern for substandard living
conditions. How do we use this program and the tools that we have to address these issues and
concerns in our apartment buildings? Wanted to bring back some of the feedback regarding this
program to the City Council.
Councilmembar Arnezcua questioned how the concerns are prioritized and addressed.
ACTION:
Chairman Benavides asks for a report and update on the homeless check -in center sites at the
next meeting which will be held on May 26h,
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A Downtown Video Project
➢ Re -Entry Program
A Police Body Cameras
➢ Police Recruitment
ADJOURNMENT — 7:14 P.M.
CARLOS ROJAS
Chief of Police
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