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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13A - COUNCIL CMT MINUTESMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 4:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER City Hall, Ross Annex, Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sal Tinajero & Angelica Amezcua, Chair STAFF: David Cavazos, City Manager, Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney & Maria Huizar, Clerk of the Council 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 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) REVIEW OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION REGARDING COUNCIL CONDUCT POLICY • Option #1 (status quo) - Utilizing the existing Code of Ethics and Conduct as well as current processes • Option #2 - Modeled after the City of Los Angeles censure procedures which is a simple process and not as elaborate as the City of San Jose (see attached) • Option #3 — Modeled after the City of San Jose which is an elaborate policy which provides detailed guiding principles, definitions, and process of investigation (see attached). aIf you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for �s accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.1021 Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vincent F. Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 1 Ward NPUldofra samaana nm Vsannlen o(NSana an MMartlneztasan aan City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647.6900 • A Angelica Amezcua, Ward 3 AAme .,CO,sa ana.oro P.O. Box 1988 }encla Item Inquirie 13A -1 P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Sal Tinajam, Ward Ward Ward DaenavldesloTSanaan RRevna(lsanUana om STlna erordsan a -anao s Santa Ana, California 92702 s: 714- 647.6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.ora ,� CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ` CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS COUNCIL COMMITTEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 4:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER City Hall, Ross Annex, Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sal Tinajero & Angelica Amezcua, Chair STAFF: David Cavazos, City Manager, Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney & Maria Huizar, Clerk of the Council 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 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) REVIEW OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION REGARDING COUNCIL CONDUCT POLICY • Option #1 (status quo) - Utilizing the existing Code of Ethics and Conduct as well as current processes • Option #2 - Modeled after the City of Los Angeles censure procedures which is a simple process and not as elaborate as the City of San Jose (see attached) • Option #3 — Modeled after the City of San Jose which is an elaborate policy which provides detailed guiding principles, definitions, and process of investigation (see attached). aIf you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for �s accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.1021 Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vincent F. Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 1 Ward NPUldofra samaana nm Vsannlen o(NSana an MMartlneztasan aan City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647.6900 • A Angelica Amezcua, Ward 3 AAme .,CO,sa ana.oro P.O. Box 1988 }encla Item Inquirie 13A -1 P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Sal Tinajam, Ward Ward Ward DaenavldesloTSanaan RRevna(lsanUana om STlna erordsan a -anao s Santa Ana, California 92702 s: 714- 647.6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.ora 3. DISCUSSION ON DRAFT ORDINANCE ON CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR LEGAL DEFENSE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS — Continue item to the next regular meeting at the request of Committee Member Tinajero 4. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) ADJOURNMENT — Next regularly scheduled meeting is May 19, 2016 13A -2 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS COUNCIL COMMITTEE OCTOBER 1, 2015 Meeting Convened at City Hall, Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA at 5:17 p.m. In attendance were Committee Members Sal Tinajero and Angelica Amezcua, Chair and Staff members David Cavazos, City Manager; Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney and Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None AGENDA ITEMS APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2014 REGULAR MEETING {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 Motion by Tinajero, seconded by Amezcua to approve Minutes. Motion carried. 2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CITY COUNCIL POLICY AS IT RELATES TO BROWN ACT VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS City Attorney Carvalho noted that current reporting practices included in agenda packet. Chair Amezcua asked staff to prepare options for discussion. City Manager indicated that draft policies would be prepared by City Manager Office staff; recommends simplified rules. 3. ANNUAL REVIEW OF CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) No action required at this time. 4. DISCUSS CODE PROVISIONS AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ON LEGAL DEFENSE ACCOUNTS City Attorney Carvalho provided overview of Legal Defense Accounts; noted that City Council may adopt maximum contribution limits similar to Campaign Contribution. Chair Amezcua requested City Attorney prepare draft ordinance for review and consideration. Minutes of the Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee Page 1 October 1, 2015 13A -3 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATED TO STATE REQUIRED AB 1234 MANDATORY ETHICS TRAINING BY CITY ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} Committee member Tinajero proposed annual training provided to elected and appointed officials. Members requested list of non - compliance officers be provided to appointing councilmember and the Clerk of the Council notify officials on a regular basis when their Certificate has expired. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) Committee Member Tinajero noted that committee trying to tidy things up Chair Amezcua, thanked all for doing good job. ADJOURNED — 5:39 p.m. (-/k�ID :11 �/� Maria D. Huizar Clerk of the Council Minutes of the Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee Page 2 October 1. 2015 13A -4 f* tiry'f r �t CITY �. SANTA 1 y..q_ . ,ruff . COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL MEETING November 24, 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 1. Approval of Minutes of the 9 -22 -15 Meeting 2. 218t Century Policing (Discussion of the President's Task Force Report on 21St Century Policing) — Chief Carlos Rojas {Strategic Plan Goal No.1, 1 b and 1f} 3. Fireworks (Strategies to Ban Fireworks, Maintain Current Municipal Code or Modify the Municipal Code to Allow a Hybrid Model) — Commander Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2d} 4. Community Oriented Policing (Update on Survey Status and Current Community Policing Efforts) — Cmdr. Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1 a — 1j} aIf you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title Il, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vince Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Sal Tinalerc, Mayor Mayor Pro Tom, Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 mammonasana ana.o Ward RReyna sanw-ana,om srinaieragsan� ana o� Ysa,mlento(NSan a an City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714. 647.6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647 -6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.or-q 13A -5 21 5. Body Cameras (Update on Controversial Issues With The Use of Body Cameras) — Commander Jason Viramontes {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1f and 3b} 6. Proposal by City Net to Establish Santa Ana Homelessness Collaborative — Brad Fieldhouse, City Net and Santa Ana Housing Programs Manager Judson Brown {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d} COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS E- Cigarette Regulations Animal Services ADJOURNMENT — The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at httD:/ /www.santa- ana.ora/strateoic- planning /. IS]If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vince Samilento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Senavides, Raman Reyna, Sal Tlnalero, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward WuldoOsanM -ea om Ward' DS Sne RRevnaralsanUa STlna emasanW-ane.om vsannlen,oreisama'ana.em City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647.6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647.6520 . Website: www.santa- ana.ora 13A -6 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT MINUTES September 22, 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 Angelica Amezcua Sal Tinajero STAFF PRESENT: David Cavazos, CMO Carlos Rojas, PD Dave Anderson, OCFA Laura Rossini, CAO Jim Schnabl, PD Chris Revere, PD Robert Carroll, PD Alvaro Nunez, CDA Jorge Garcia, CMO Eileen F. Greene, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Cherie Kerr Alison Stanley Evangeline Gawronski Manuel Pena Debbie McEwen PUBLIC COMMENTS Cherie Kerr, resident, Floral Park neighborhood, questioned progress made regarding the fireworks ban. She wanted to know where the City stands on this item. 13A -7 Alison Stanley, resident, Park Santiago neighborhood, called the Police Department last weekend because of the loud illegal fireworks going off late at night while she was in bed. Ms. Stanley says it is late September already, almost October, and residents still hear fireworks. Evangeline Gawronski, President of Com -Link, the 64 Neighborhood Associations of Santa Ana. All these associations would like the City Council to know that they are hoping for a ban on fireworks in Santa Ana and just have a 4"' of July celebration like the one in Centennial Park. Manuel Pena, introduces himself as being one of the Directors of the Westend COP group. Debbie McEwen, resident, French Park area, voices her concern of two Santa Ana gangs, Logan Street and Lopers, taking over her neighborhood. Asking City Council to take a strong stand with the Police Department as to what can be done to keep her neighborhood safe. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of 8 -11 -15 Meeting Motion: Approve the Minutes of 8 -11 -15 meeting. MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Amezcua NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero Motion carries. AGENDA ITEMS (Continued) 2. 21st Century Policing (Discussion of the President's Task Force Report on 21st Century Policing) — Chief Carlos Rojas {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, lb and lf} During a prior City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento asked that the final report of The President's Task Force on 21" Century Policing be brought to the Public Safety Committee. Chief Rojas summarized solutions that will help the Police Department and communities strengthen trust and collaboration while working towards community - focused policing. Best practices throughout the nation divided these solutions into six pillars: Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media, Community Policing & Crime Reduction, Training & Education, Officer Wellness & Safety. The Police Department will focus 13A -8 on local government's recommendations, and bring updates to this Committee. The final report will be brought to City Council. Committee Member Sal Tinajero enters the Public Safety meeting at 5:52PM. 3. Recruitment and Downtown Unit Update (Status on Hiring Police Officers and the Creation of a Downtown Policing Unit) — Police Administrative Manager Robert Carroll {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, Ii and ljl Police Admin. Manager Robert Carroll's power point presentation reported on the recruitment of police officers and progress made to date. In 2015, 37 police officers have been hired compared to 17 in 2014. There are currently eight officers in the police academy, three in the pre - academy, and ten officers in the Field Training Officer program. The City Council has approved hiring four police officers to be assigned to the Downtown; effective the beginning of 2016. Improvements made in order to recruit the best possible candidates include electronic certification and purchasing background software to increase efficiency in hiring. Additional staff has been hired, the recruitment website is continually enhanced and updated, and other marketing options are being explored. 4. Social Media Outreach (Overview of the Police Department's Use of Social Media) — Commander Chris Revere {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2dl Commander Chris Revere reviews the Police Department's use of social media. Cmdr. Revere discusses the benefits of using social media, and the strategy the Department has adopted when using it. There are several social media platforms used by the Police Department to get information out to stakeholders and the community immediately such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. An application that can be uploaded to a user's cell phone, the SAPD app, was created so the community can interact with the Police Department. Social media continues to be an effective, evolving tool that will play a key role in the City's Strategic Plan of engaging the community. 5. Integrated Software (Update) — Deputy Chief Jim Schnabl [Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, gal Deputy Chief Schnabl provides a power point updating the issue of computer software programs. Over the last decade, computer software was purchased as needed and is no longer relevant since these different systems cannot communicate with one another. As a result, redundant data entry is being performed by police personnel. The Police Department decided to purchase and implement a new integrated software system to improve productivity and increase efficiencies and transparency. The Department is currently in negotiations with Tri Tech, a clear favorite 13A -9 because they can meet the Department's needs and their experience working with other larger police agencies. 6. Landlord Penalties (Review of Current SAMC Ordinance in Relation to Rental Properties and Associated Penalties/Fines) — Community Preservation Manager Alvaro Nunez {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 4e} Community Preservation Manager Nunez updates the Committee on the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP). Manager Nunez reiterates the Gold Seal Incentive Program which has been in place to reward property owners who go above and beyond to maintain their properties. Tools in place for those who fail to comply include administrative fees, civil and /or criminal prosecution and the owner is not allowed income tax deductions for substandard housing units /dwellings. Urgency abatements are used when there is a threat to public safety. The presentation included a rental property program comparison between the cities of Santa Ana, Long Beach, Anaheim and Los Angeles. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee members were impressed with the amount of progress made on Agenda items for tonight's meeting. They were enthusiastic about the new recruitment website, the use of social media and moving forward with software that could be utilized and interact amongst all the different City agencies. The Committee members lauded all presenters for their efforts and asked that these items continue to be monitored. Chairman Benavides was interested in when the Police Department will implement recommendations in the final report on the President's task force on 215` Century Policing. No recommendations were made. ACTION ITEMS • Update on Community Oriented Policing (COP) — the survey sent out, evaluation, definition, and prioritization. • Prop 47 — the effect on criminal activity. • City Attorney's Office provides tools that can be used by Code Enforcement to remedy rundown rental properties in the city. In conclusion, Committee members welcomed the new OCFA Division Chief, Dave Anderson. 13A -10 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Landlord Penalties • 21St Century Policing • Animal Services • E- Cigarette Regulations ADJJOOURRNNMENT�— 6:53- P.M. CARLOSROJASp Chief of Police 13A -11 13A -12 CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Ill =11! 19-11 DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California u 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 - October 14, 2015 Special Meeting 2. Third & Broadway Project - Action: Discussion and Possible Action - Hassan Haghani (Strategic Plan No. 3, 5A) 3. Presentation - Signal Hill Petroleum Application for Geophysical Survey - Action: Discussion and Possible Action - Fred Mousavipour (Strategic Plan No. 6, 1A) STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http: / /www.Santa- ana.orp /strategic- planning/ aIf you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulice, : Vincent F. Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, i Angelica Amezcua, I P. David Benavides, I Roman Reyna, i Sal Tinajero, Mayor i Mayor Pro Tom, Ward 1 Ward 2 j Ward 3 Ward 4 j Ward 5 j Ward 6 Wulaorolsanla ana.orn i VS— Ientoasano —a.orn Mm.uineA—W- ana.oro j Amemuarsaua -anao nBenavitles,osan,a- ana.orn 1l2cvnnG anlaanv.re Sunaiera(asano anao City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714 -647 -6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647.6520 • Website: www.santa -ari 13A -13 13A -14 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Special Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015 101911111ftue -r The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. in Room 1600 of the City Hall Ross Annex. ATTENDANCE The following Committee Members were present: Vincent Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, David Benavides (5:14 p.m.) Staff present were: David Cavazos, City Manager; Hassan Haghani, Executive Director/ Planning & Building Agency; Fred Mousavipour, Executive Director /Public Works Agency; Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director /Park, Recreation & Comm. Services Agency; Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager; Jason Gabriel, Principal Civil Engineer; Alma Flores, Communications Manager; Vince Fregoso, Acting Planning Manager; Verny Carvajal, Principal Planner; and Rosa Barela, PBA Executive Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairman Sarmiento PUBLIC COMMENTS — None AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 2, 2015 Meeting B. June 25, 2015 Special Meeting Motion by Vice Chair Martinez and seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to approve the minutes and approved unanimously by a vote of 2:0 (8enavides absent). 2. STREETCAR PROJECT UPDATE {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1G; 3,2C) Agenda item pulled. 3. UPDATE ON WILLOWICK {Strategic Plan No. 3,5A) Committee member 8enavides arrived at 6:94 p.m. City Manager Cavazos noted 102.1 acre Willowick Golf Course which is owned by the City of Garden Grove is coming before committee to receive direction on how to proceed with the property and introduced Gerardo MOUet who provided background information and history of the property. 13A -15 Motion by Committee Member Benavides and seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to direct City Manager to begin discussions with the City of Garden Grove to discuss options for the Willowick Golf Course site and update the Committee on the progress and approved unanimously by a vote of 3 :0. City Manager Cavazos noted staff will move on that direction and submit to the Council as a receive and file council item so they are advised of direction. 4. THIRD & BROADWAY UPDATE {Strategic Plan No. 3, 5A} PBA Executive Director Haghani provided a project update on the Third & Broadway property noting staff contacted firms that submitted proposals and discussed the elements the Council is looking for, sent a letter giving them the end of this week to submit a letter in writing indicating if they are still interested in being considered for the project. Mr. Haghani noted they have the end of October to submit their updated proposals and will at that time bring to the Council Committee to review at their next regular meeting or schedule a special meeting. 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE SEWER LATERAL OWNERSHIP {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1) Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided a presentation on the proposal to amend the municipal code to define ownership of the sewer laterals within the city recommending the code be modified to indicate the property owner is the owner of the lateral and responsible for any repairs to the upper lateral and the city will be responsible for lower laterals Lizzie Lyles, resident, noted concern on ownership and financial responsibility of the full lateral when damages incur on the city property. Vice Chair Martinez noted the need to correct inconsistencies in our municipal code. Motion by Vice Chair Martinez and seconded by Committee Member Benevides to direct staff to take item to Council to reflect proposed changes to the SAMC and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0. 2015 SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN AUDIT {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 F) Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided an informational presentation on the Sewer System Management Plan Audit noted the State Water Resources Control Board requires agencies maintain and manage its sewer collection system which is part of the Waste Discharge Requirements and requires an audit every two years and re- certify every five years. Vice Chair Martinez requested when the audits are conducted to also review other codes that may be outdated. Development & iransp. Council Committee Minutes 2 October 14, 2015 13A -16 7 17TH STREET GRADE SEPARATION AND SR55 FREEWAY WIDENING FROM 1405 TO 15 {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 E; 6, 1 G} Jason Gabriel introduced representatives from OCTA who provided presentations on the 17th Street Grade Separation and the SR55 Freeway Widening projects. 17th Street Grade Separation - Teresa Olivera, OCTA Community Relations Officer, noted she is handling outreach for the 17th Street Grade Separation project and provided brief information on the outreach activities with a public meeting on November 5 at 5 p.m. Jason Lee, OCTA Project Manager, provided background information, objectives, improvements, underpass project concept and potential project schedule. Vice Chair Martinez requested OCTA provide a list of grade separations that were entirely funded by Measure M noting this project is a priority and requested staff to work closely with OCTA to apply for grants for funding. Chairman Sarmiento requested to see analysis on decision making and recommendations for future projects. SR55 Freeway Widening -- Camilo Rocha, Associate Vice President of HDR, consultant project manager for SR55, project provided a brief update on project noted it is currently in the environmental document phase which runs from the 1 -5 to 1 -405 freeways, provided key project goals, discussed four proposed alternatives, the project phases & timeline, and the next steps. Chris Boucly, OCTA Community Relations Officer, discussed the public outreach meeting. Committee discussion ensued on public outreach and impacts to businesses, and noted the importance to ensure the process is equitable with all cities involved. 8. ZONING CODE (SAMC Ch, 41) STREAMLINING AMENDMENTS/ REFORMATTING OVERVIEW {Strategic Plan Nos. 3, 2131 PBA Executive Director Haghani requested direction from the Committee to forward to the Council to initiate the zoning code overhaul to make user friendly by reformatting and updating every chapter in the zoning code and to streamline the most popular and common processes. Mr. Haghani noted after Council direction the item will go to the Planning Commission and back to Council for final approval. City Manager Cavazos commented that as processes are streamlined, there is revenue that the city will no longer receive from fees associated with processes. Motion by Vice Chair Martinez and seconded by Committee Member Benavides to direct staff to take item to City Council to update the Zoning Code to streamline projects and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0, 9. SECOND DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE UPCOMING AMENDMENTS {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3} Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 13A-1 7 October 14, 2015 PBA Executive Director Haghani requested direction from the Committee to forward to the Council to update the zoning code process for the "granny flats" Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance to help with overcrowding and allow second units to be expanded with full kitchen and bathrooms. Mr. Haghani also noted there will be an opt -out option for neighborhoods who do not wish to participate. Committee member discussion ensued on opting out process. Motion by Committee member Benavides and seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to direct staff to take item to City Council to update the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0. 10, PROJECT W: SAFE TRANSIT STOPS FOLLOW -UP — ACTION: Request approval to move forward with Recommendations /Bid Advertisements {Strategic Plan No. 6, 'I G} Agenda Item Pulled. STAFF COMMENTS - None 01ml kl Id • Vice Chair Martinez Requested an update on all the active transportation plans and elements including the Circulation Element, Active Transportation, Complete Streets and Safe Mobility at the next regular meeting. * ■ r. Rosa Barela Recording Secretary Planning & Building Agency rb:Co ncil Comm\Devel & Transp =10 -14 -15 Devel & Transp CC Minutes- Special Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 4 October 14, 2015 13A -18