HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-15 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tem
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:18 p.m.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO (5:29 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 5:15 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
1901 First Street Owner. LLC v. Tustin Unified School District; Case No.:
3 0-2 015-00803234-C U-W M-C J C
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LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government
Code:
Claimant: 1901 First Street Owner, LLC
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: APN # 003-113-81; 26,354 sq. ft. (0.61
acres)
Santa Ana, CA
Negotiators: City Manager David Cavazos, Community
Development Agency Director Kelly
Renders, and Net Development Co.
President Kevin Coleman
Terms:
Conditions of potential sale.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association
(POA)
Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Full -Time Employees
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, David Cavazos
Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
RECESSED AT 6:01 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
6:02 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 (6:26 P.M.)
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
MAYOR PULIDO
ERIC WAKELING, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Friends of
Santa Ana Zoo Board for their unwavering support and dedication to the Santa Ana Zoo
at Prentice Park.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to the Hispanic Bar
Association of Orange County in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM SARMIENTO to
Vincent Tinajero for being chosen to represent the Far West Team as a United States
Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) All -American.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
Assistance League of Santa Ana for their contributions to Santa Ana students through
the Operation School Bell® program.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to
volunteer coaches for their dedication and support of the City's Rookie Baseball
program: Brian Espinoza; Victor Espinoza; Joseph Margo; Jaqueline Martinez; Samuel
Martinez; Jimmy Patino; Mauricio Reyes; Caroline Rodriguez; Cato Rojas; Veronica
Rojas.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Thelma Villanueva, made general comments about corruption in Orange County and
recall efforts underway.
• Steve Rocco, spoke of recall petition; home invasion and recent fire.
• Doria Ramos, thanked the City Council for opening the library on Sundays.
• Brenda Velasco, thanked City Council for supporting Arid Garden Underground
Aquifer (AGUA) project through the Library; requested $100,000 for continued
education component.
• Dylan Thompson, invited all to Connect to Council's forum on Community Policing
taking place September 16t".
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar items 10A
through 31B, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25B, 31A and 31B for
separate discussion.
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (3)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following
ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second
reading.
11A. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE ADOPTING
EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
1} - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the September 1, 2015 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Sarmiento and Tinajero absent)
Published in The Notice (LASOC) on September 4, 2015.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2884 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXPEDITED PERMITTING
PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATE MIKE TARDIF TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION BY COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3
REPRESENTATIVE FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13,
2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Mike Tardif, Ward 3 Resident, to the Historic
Resources Commission (Replaces C. Rosas).
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT ON POLICE AND FIRE/EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 5} - Police Department
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAM
UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2F} - Police Department
MOTION: Receive and file.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15-077 - PURCHASE OF THREE CHEVROLET COLORADO
TRUCKS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 2} - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Guaranty Chevrolet, in an amount not to exceed $85,605
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
22B. SPEC. NO. 15-051 - MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 B} (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Alhambra Foundry Company, Ltd.,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, for a one-year period expiring September 30, 2016,
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with provisions for three one-year renewals exercisable by the City
Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $73,800, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $295,200.
22C. SPEC. NO. 15-022 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
REPLACEMENT AT THE CITY'S CORPORATE YARD {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 C} - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment to
SimplexGrinnell in an amount not to exceed $45,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
22D. SPEC NO. 15-064 - FENCING CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B} (Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Award contracts for a one-year period expiring September
30, 2016, with provisions for three one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, with the following vendors:
Vendor
Location
Quality Fence Company
Paramount
Hillsborough Fence Company
La Mirada
Real Estate Consulting
Santa Ana
AGREEMENTS
25A. EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
7, 61 - Personnel Services Agency
Continued from the September 1, 2015 City Council meeting by a vote 7 -
0.
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements for the renewal of long term disability, dental, vision,
employee assistance, employee group life and accidental death
and dismemberment insurance from January 1, 2016 to expire on
December 31, 2016, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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AGMT NO. 2015-206 Delta Dental
AGMT NO. 2015-207 Metlife
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve the rates as offered by
CalPERS for 2016 Health Premiums for medical insurance.
3. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to recognize
the ongoing agreement with REACH Employee Assistance, Inc.
executed in January 1, 2015 expiring on December 31, 2017
(AGMT NO. 2014-176-01).
258' ` AGMT NO 2015-208 - INCREASE CONTINGENCY FOR LED
STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ;15-6002 {STRATEGIC
PLAN'NOS, 6, 1B, 1C,`1G)-Public'W6rks"Agency
Councilmember Martinez, requested clarification on need for additional
funding, location; need to have equity across the City.
Councilmember Benavides, echoed comments and asked that staff
evaluate public safety component.
MOTION: Amend the agreement with California Professional
Engineering to increase the contingency for construction of the LED
Streetlight Improvements by $30,000, which increases the total
contingency amount to $50,000 and the total agreement amount to
$528,020.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25C. AGMT NO. 2015-209 - SALE OF LAND AT 510 E. SECOND STREET;
APN 398-491-40 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 31 - Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Rupert
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Akoubian, for the sale of real property located at 610 East Second
Street for $40,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
25D. AGMT NO. 2015-210 - POLICE DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (DIMS) STORAGE ENHANCEMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
1, 3A} - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to our existing three-year agreement with
Linear Systems, in an amount not to exceed $36,400, for a total
amended agreement not to exceed $126,400, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25E. AGMT NO. 2015-211 - CITY COUNCIL DONATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE DELHI CENTER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} - City Manager's
Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with the Delhi Center for a one-time donation
amount of $500, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31 A.
Planning Commission approved recommended action on August 24, 2015,
by a vote of 5-0 (Gartner & Nalle absent).
Councilmember Martinez, noted for the record that she will not support
Agenda Items 31A and 31B due to lack of policy on retrofitting wireless
facilities.
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Councilmember Benavides, will not support Agenda Item 31A; requested
consideration of screen ings/fagades; proposed antenna to be located in
public facility and taking away open space.
City Manager Cavazos, noted that proposal is retrofit of existing facility.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, motion to continue consideration of Agenda
Item 31A and 31 B to allow further discussion.
MOTION; Continue consideration of Agenda Items 31A and 31B to
the October 6, 2015 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2015-03 TO UPDATE THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE TO ALLOW PAYMENT
OPTION TO PIPELINE PROJECTS, ALLOW DEVELOPERS OF FOR -
SALE UNITS THE OPTION OF RENTING OR SELLING, AND ALLOW
PERMITTED CONCESSIONS TO DEVELOPERS OPTING TO PROVIDE
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING UNITS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3} -
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2885 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII.I OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE
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MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
50B. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
USE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 41 - Planning and Building Agency
Douglas MacLeith, spoke in support of short term vacation rentals.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that City Council will consider
options post moratorium; need to create balance between both interests.
Councilmember Amezcua, asked if moratorium would prevent Mr.
MacLeith from renting home; how many homes will be impacted with
moratorium.
City Manager Cavazos, moratorium will allow staff time to analyze issue
and offer options.
MOTION: Adopt an emergency ordinance. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2886 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A 45-DAY TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL USES
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
55A. REAFFIRM RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 3, 3, C} - Community Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-052 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO DESIGNATE THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
(RMDZ)
2. Authorize the City Manager to forward the Resolution to the City
of Huntington Beach for inclusion in the regional Recycling
Market Development Zone application to CalRecycle.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B. FY2015 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
1.2, 6} - - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-053 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S)
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FOR THE FY2015 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FUNDING
PROGRAM
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2. AGMT NO. 2015-212 - Authorize the City Manager, and the Chief of
Police, or his designee(s) to execute a three-year grant award
agreement with the State of California, California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services for the FY2015 Urban Areas
Security Initiative funding program in the amount of $4,400,000.
3. AGMT NO. 2015-213 - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and
authorize the Chief of Police and the Clerk of the Council to enter
into reimbursement agreements for equipment, services, or
training with the County of Orange or any of the cities located in
the designated Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area.
4. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-034 - Recognizing
$4,400,000 in the FY 2015 Urban Areas Security Initiative revenue
account and appropriate same to expenditure accounts.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55C. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TEN ANTIQUE -
STYLE STREETLIGHT POLES FROM THE FLORAL PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C} -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-054 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TEN
HISTORICAL REPRODUCTION STREETLIGHT POLES FROM THE
FLORAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
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Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65A. APPROVE CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 -
Clerk of the Council Office
Councilmember Martinez, motion to approve with comment, seconded by
Amezcua. Asked if City Council had been polled as to what meeting
during the summer was best to cancel.
City Manager Cavazos, indicated that July had been proposed to allow
City Council vacation time and not conflict with back to school schedules
in August.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the October 6, 2015
City Council meeting.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE FY 2015-16 MISCELLANEOUS FEE
SCHEDULE TO REDUCE EXPIRED METER PARKING CITATION
FINES AND ADD ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE OVERSIGHT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 4, 2A; 3, B; 5, 361 - Finance & Management
Services and Community Development Agency
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Legal Notice published in The Notice (LASOC) on September 4 and 11,
2015.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-055 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MODIFYING THE
UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015-2016
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-033 - Recognizing
estimated inclusionary housing administrative fees in the amount of
$7,470 in the Inclusionary Housing Fund revenue account and
appropriating the same in expenditure accounts.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 4, 1- Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion
(Spanish), and Nguoi Viet (Vietnamese) on August 28, 2015.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
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MOTION; Authorize submittal of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
75C. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION FOR THE SALE OF
CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 1232 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET;
APN 109-421-21 and 22 (NONGENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN
NOS. 6, 1G & 3, 2C} - Public Works Agency, City Attorney's Office and
Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in The Notice (LASOC) on September 4, 2015.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
There were no speakers and the
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-056 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS
FOR THE SALE OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 1232 SOUTH
BRISTOL STREET AND 1244 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
"Matter reconsidered; Councilmember Martinez retracted her "No" vote.
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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. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR FLYING THE RAINBOW FLAG AT CITY
HALL - Councilmember Tinajero
The following residents spoke on the matter:
Dave Hoen, spoke in support of flying the Rainbow flag year-round;
symbolism of equality, love and acceptance.
Darren Shippen, supports flying under the City flag on Harvey Milk
Day, Pride Day and any other designated dates.
Ian Van Cong, spoke on behalf of Rainbow Foundation, spoke in
support of matter; thanked the City Council for historically supporting
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
Councilmember Tinajero, spoke of challenges, racism and other obstacles
that many segments of our community continue to face; Rainbow flag is a
welcoming symbol.
Councilmember Amezcua, supports matter; City will send strong message
that we embrace diversity - leaders.
Councilmember Benavides, difficult position for City Council to consider
because need to balance interest of all members of the community.
Councilmember Martinez, asked that equality be considered for all that
have contributed to this community; supports flying flag during Harvey Milk
and Pride Month; need policy to address all future requests.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked Councilmember Tinajero for bringing
matter forward for consideration; supports issue; interest now legally
protected, flying flag is symbolic and embraces diversity; City to honor
struggles of LGBT and others.
Councilmember Reyna, supports process and adoption of policy for flying
various types of flags.
Mayor Pulido, inclusionary process essential, develop policy for flying
rainbow flag and other flags on designated dates; important to celebrate
equality and diversity of all.
Councilmember Tinajero, motion to direct staff to fly the Rainbow Flag on
Harvey Milk Day, May 22 thru end of June for Gay Pride Month, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento.
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Councilmember Martinez, friendly amendment to develop policy to
address flying of other flags.
Mayor Pulido, consider developing policy prior to approval of flying
rainbow flag on designated dates.
Councilmember Reyna, pointed out that approval tonight not time
sensitive, best to develop policy.
Councilmember Benavides, echoed comments. Substitute motion to direct
staff to develop policy within 45-days, seconded by Reyna.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, supports process and moving forward
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Direct staff to develop a policy to provide
procedural guidance on flying varied flags and return to City Council
for consideration within 45 days.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Reyna (3)
NOES: Amezcua, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
FRIENDLY AMENDED MOTION: Direct staff to fly the Rainbow Flag
under the City Flag at City Hall from May 22 through end of June in
commemoration of Harvey Milk and Gay Pride Month and direct staff
to develop a policy to provide procedural guidance on flying other
flags throughout the year.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
Benavides, Pulido, Reyna (3)
None (0)
None (0)
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WS-A. REALLOCATION OF SURPLUS / BUDGET SURPLUS COUNCIL
PRIORITIES (FMS) - City Manager's Office
The following residents spoke on the matter:
• Ana Urzua, representing Building Healthy Communities, submitted
recommendations on behalf of the organizations they represent for
consideration - align with Strategic Plan.
• Adrian Munoz, opined that surplus funds be dispersed throughout the
neighborhoods.
• Georgina Maldonado, supports recommendation as submitted by the
Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
• Vattana Peong, representing Cambodian Family, spoke in support of
recommendations by Building Healthy Communities.
• Jose Rea, supports Pacific Electric Right -of -Way, requests lighting to
increase use; need to enhance services for homeless.
• Rosalia Vargas, representing Parques Familias Corazones Verdes;
requested $2 million of surplus funds for area improvements and
support programming.
• Graciela Medina, representing Manos Unidas, requested assistance in
establishing location to sell homemade goods; goals would benefit
families, achieve dreams and build sustainable business.
• Araceli Robles, member of Building Healthy Communities, support
petition submitted, developed collaboratively; supports skate park and
diverse programs.
• Luis Sarmiento, supports proposal submitted by Building Healthy
Community.
• Carlos Melendez, requested water fountain and bathroom facilities at
Plaza Santa Ana among other improvements in the Downtown.
• Concepcion Rodriguez, requested extended hours of operation of
Garfield Community Center.
• Abraham Medina, requested funding for community violence training in
collaboration of the Police Department; hire of intervention workers;
diversion program and community conferencing for youth alternatives
to detention centers.
• Ricarda Diaz, representing Parques Familias Corazones Verdes;
spoke in support of organization's mission and micro -farm proposal.
• Susana Sandoval, co -Chair of the Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhoods
Alliance and the Community United for Environmental Justice,
supports basic human services for homeless; need to establish
location for moving homeless out of area and into multi -faceted center.
• Ian Daeluciam, representing The Heart of Delight, support homeless
community and check -in center in Civic Center area.
• Madeleine Spencer, concerned with inconsistency of implementing
funds; also expressed concern with lack of activities for children at
Fiestas Patrias.
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• Dylan Thompson, spoke in support of check -in center and amenities
for homeless including their hiring; supports spending platform as
presented by Building Healthy Communities.
• Jorge Arredondo, supports proposal of Building Healthy Communities
and disbursement of some funds for safe active infrastructure projects
and programs for our youth.
City Manager Cavazos, presented staff report.
Purpose
Discuss and obtain additional consensus on Mayor/Council
Member priorities
• One-time expenditures for Surplus Allocation
REVISED SURPLUS ALLOCATION
CINO
Wellness S`rategles / Calle Cuatro
$25,000
Pension Stability Fund
$500,000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$200,000
Branding Study
FINANCE
$3,845,000 $6,310,000
Facility Repairs
Fleet Replacement
REVISED SURPLUS ALLOCATION CONT'D
PARK$ AND RECREATION
Safety Items- Deferred Maintenance
Cabrillo Park Tennis Court
Cabrillo Park Tennis Court- Clay
Skate Park ($000,000)
Birch Park Restroom and Fence
Joint Use - Godinez Field and Track
$5,201,200 $12,103,000
REVISED SURPLUS ALLOCATION CONT'D
DEPARTMENT
YEAR 1
FUTURE YEAR$
ALLOCATION
NEED'S
PLANNING AND BUILDING
$1,100,00
$1,000,000
General Plan
Metro East
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
$2,500,000
$16,730,000
SARTC" and GIs
SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
$650,000
$1,850,000
Body Cameras
TECHNOLOGY
$3,038,600
$5,690,960
Information Technology
Additional SARTC funding pending CDBG allocation
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REVISED SURPLUS ALLOCATION CONT'D
Grand Total $17,059,800 $43,183,960
Available Funds for Prioritization $11,250,000
Shortfall $5,809,800 $5,809,800
$48,993,760
Other potential funding sources available:
Sale of Bristol Street Property- $2.1 mllllon In CDBG funds
Use of Economic Uncertainty Funds (in excess of 207 Reserves)- $3.8 million
Recommended for SARTC to be repaid with higher rents
UUT Passed- allows for Investment of fund
ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITIES/CONSIDERATIONS
Joint Use Program
Art/Placemo king/Beautification
Santa Ana Tax Free Day
Willowick Golf Course
Orange County Marathon
Homeless
Santiago Creek Feasibility Study
One Broadway Plaza
Unfunded Liabilities
South Main Infrastructure Ameni ies
Voter Registration/Education COTC
Capital Defamed Maintenance
No specific funding amounts allocated at this time.
Councilmember Martinez, asked that collegues meet with City Manager or
staff to offer recommendations on distribution of funds; thanked Building
Healthy Communities for engagement; supports place making, but mindful
of projects that have on -going expenses.
Mayor Pulido, inquired as to $3.8 million one-time economic development
investment fund that should be included in surplus funds, add sale of
surplus parcel on Bristol Street which is excess of $2 million.
Councilmember Amezcua, asked that a portion of reserve funds be
considered for infrastructure funds.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, asked that staff look at areas to invest and
maximize funding; opined that base line standard is what should be
considered.
City Manager Cavazos, thanked the City Council for feedback and noted
that as an example of maximizing funds, City can increase rents at Santa
Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) after improvements
completed.
City Council to provide feedback to the City Manager or staff on
recommendations.
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WS-B. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WORK PROGRAM - Planning and Building
Agency
Continued from the August 4, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote of 4-0
and from the September 1, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote of 4-0
(Benavidez, Martinez, and Sarmiento absent).
City Council asked that presentation be distributed to all and provide any
feedback to staff; matter to be agendized as receive and file at
subsequent City Council Meeting.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
■ Fred Mousavipour, announced that the City of Santa Ana has been
awarded three grants for Active Transportation totaling $11.3 million for
bike lane improvements.
Councilmember Martinez noted for the record that City has received over
$30 million in grant funds for active transportation projects; congratulated
staff for efforts.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:18 P.M.
ADJOURNED- 10:45 p.m. — The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 6, 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.
aria Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Mater Dei High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project
• Community Engagement Plan
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