HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES 2-16-16MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:08 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
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 5:08 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Ronald Anzai v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
case #ADJ Unassigned; ADJ8817863; ADJ8930334; ADJ220543;
ADJ9810584
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B. Ofrancia Perez v. City of Santa Ana: United States District Court Case No.
SACV1 5-00034-CJ C (RNBx)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
• Western Dental Relocation, Property 1221 East First Street, Unit A, Santa
Ana, CA.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: Two cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: Bristol Street Project Coalition Properties
• Coalition Property: 1417 N. Bristol Street, Santa
Ana, CA APN 405 - 252 -17 Owners: Jesus
Zambrano & Veronica Rosales Zambrano
• Coalition Property 1415 N. Bristol Street, Santa
Ana, CA APN 405 - 272 -19 Owner: Robert Peter
Gonzales
• Property: 1411 N. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA,
APN 405 - 272 -18: Owners Yong Jae Lee and
Hea Jung Lee
• Property: 1607 N. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA
APN 405- 252 -22- Owners Jeronimo Chavez and
Guadalupe Chavez
Negotiators: City Manager David Cavazos
Terms: Conditions of potential sale.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:03 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:06 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
DR. CURTIS SMITH, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Vietnamese Community of Orange
County in recognition of its TET Celebration for the "Year of the Monkey ".
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Santa Ana High
School Girls Wrestling Team for winning a Dual City Title:
Coaches: Ria Bitun, Tim Byers; Jose Chona. Players: Paola Arenas; Yesenia Bustos;
Sophia Carrea; Elaine Centeno; Deysi Chona; Claribel Estrada; Maria Figueroa; Monserat
Garcia; Margarita Gonzalez; Beatrice Hernandez; Daniela Hernandez; Lizbet Hernandez;
Noemi Hernandez; Yuliana Hernandez; Briana Marquez; Josahandy Moreno; Casandra
Parra; Kate Quintana; Ana Salinas; Elizabeth Santana; Liz Tapia; Samantha Vega.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
winners of the Santa Ana Water Division Art Contest on conserving water:
Ages 5 -8 Finalists: Melissa Cortes; Lilian Leal, Grand Prize Winner: Sara Ramirez
Ages 9 -12 Finalists: Sarah Gomez; Julian Diaz Leyva, Grand Prize Winner: Adrian
Cendejas
Ages 13 -14 Finalists: Ava Bustamante; Hector Mora, Jr., Grand Prize Winner: Jose Silva
Ages 15 -18 Finalists: Jesus Antonio Cervantes; Jessica Torres, Grand Prize Winner:
Nelson Samona
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council Huizar to the following:
• Mark McLoughlin, Planning Commissioner
• Matthew Schauer, Community Redevelopment and Housing Commissioner
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Ilya Tseglia, concerned with discrimination and treatment of son by staff at Orange
County Regional Center.
• Robert Tseglia, spoke of illegal arrest of his brother by Irvine Police, but detained at the
Santa Ana Jail.
• Betty Canech, tenant at Mauna Loa apartments, concerned with lack of communication
to tenants by new owners and proposed change to rehabilitation center.
• Veronica Sanchez, tenant at Mauna Loa apartments, concerned with lack of relocation
assistance; request assistance
o Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, noted that he would meet with tenants and provide
information, as applicable.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION; Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A
through 31B, with the following modifications:
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Amezcua
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
_:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (3)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2016
{STRATEGIC PLAN N0, 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION. Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCESISECOND 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. APPROVE AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2014 -04 FOR SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 88 (SD -88) AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
2015 -03 AS AMENDED FOR THE HERITAGE MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT — 2001 EAST DYER ROAD {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of
the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the February 2, 2016 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6 -0 (Martinez absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on February 5, 2016.
MOTION: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
A. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2892 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING THE HERITAGE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2001 EAST DYER ROAD FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M -1)
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 88 (SD -88) (AA NO. 2014 -04) AND
ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 88 (SD -88) FOR SAID
PROPERTY
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B. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2893 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2001 EAST DYER ROAD, BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND HERITAGE VILLAGE OC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
BOARDS I COMMISSIONS I COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER REYNA AS THE WARD 5
REPRESENTATIVE (ALTERNATE) TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION FOR
PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Judith A. Carrillo, Ward 6 resident, (replacing J. Madrid).
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreements as follow:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code:
• Ronald Anzai v. City of Santa Ana• Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board case #ADJ Unassigned; ADJ8817863; ADJ8930334; ADJ220543;
ADJ9810584; settlement in the amount of $25,456 approved by a 6 -0
vote (Martinez absent)
• Ofrancia Perez v. City of Santa Ana; United States District Court Case
No. SACV15- 00034 -CJC (RNBx); settlement in the amount of $45,000
approved by a 6 -0 vote (Martinez absent)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property:
Bristol Street Project Coalition Properties
• Property: 1411 N. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA,
APN 405 - 272 -18: Owners Yong Jae Lee and
Hea Jung Lee; settlement in amount of $840,000
approved by a 6 -0 vote (Martinez absent)
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19C.
EXCUSED ABSENCES —Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Martinez from the
February 16, 2016 City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento,
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 2016 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES (OCTOBER 2015 — DECEMBER 2015) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
31 - Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved recommended
action on January 13, 2016, by a vote of 6 -0 (Gomez absent).
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. FLOOD CONTROL UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1F}- Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F. PARK RANGER PROGRAM UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 1, 11 - Police
Department
MOTION: Receive and file.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 16 -004 - HEWLETT PACKARD STORAGE FOR SERVERS AT
CITY HALL — (Information Technology Department) — Finance and Management
Services Agency
Project is in accordance with the Council approved Surplus Allocation Plan
dated October 20, 2015:
Department Project Category Total Fundinq
Technology Network, Data Centers and Servers/ Technology $385,000
Software Communications Upgrade
MOTION: Authorize a one -time purchase and payment of purchase order
to Golden Star Technology, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,700,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
22B. SPEC. NO. 15 -132 - FREIGHT SERVICE ELEVATOR MOTOR REBUILD -
POLICE DETENTION FACILITY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 21 - (Police
Department) - Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION; Authorize a one -time purchase and payment to KONE, Inc, for
rebuilding the failed hoist motor in freight elevator number 4H in the Police
Department Detention Facility in an amount not to exceed $44,000.00,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
22C. SPEC. NO. 16 -023 - DOWNTOWN PARKING SMART METER PROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 4B, 4C} -
Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Award a contract to IPS Group Inc. for the expansion of the
smart meter program and enhancement of additional features for the
balance of the initial five -year agreement expiring May 19, 2019, in an
amount not to exceed $486,000, subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2016 -022 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH THE
LINE AT SANTA ANA, LLC {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3131 - Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an Inclusionary Housing Agreement with The Line at Santa Ana, LLC for
The Line Apartments, in an amount not to exceed $1,221,437.20, subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2513. AGMT NO. 2016 -023 - DONATION TO SUPPORT AN ART COOPERATIVE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} - Councilmember Amezcua
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Latino Health Access for a one -time donation amount
of $1,500, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2016 -024 - LEGAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
SOFTWARE {STRATEGIC PLAN 7, 5) - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a one year agreement with West Publishing Corporation in an
amount of $30,576 for a term beginning February 1, 2016 through February
1, 2017, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
25D. AGMT NO. 2016 -025 - DONATION TO SUPPORT A SOCCER TOURNAMENT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} - Councilmember Benavides
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization for a one -time
donation amount of $500, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
25E. AGMT NO. 2016 -026 - DONATION TO SUPPORT A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
PROGRAM FOR YOUTH {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} — Councilmember
Amezcua
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Youth Developing Discipline through Martial Arts and
Fitness for a one -time donation amount of $1,500, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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25F. AGMT NO. 2016 -027 - AMENDMENT - WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES -
CONTINUED IMPORTATION OF WASTE AT THE COUNTY'S THREE
LANDFILLS, AND SECURE A PORTION OF FUTURE NET IMPORTATION
REVENUES TO SUPPORT SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 21 - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of
Orange in the total amount of $3,184,732 for the Fiscal Years 2016 -2020,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney, to extend the terms of the Waste Disposal Agreement
through June 30, 2025.
25G. AGMT NO. 2016 -028 - AMENDMENT - SMARTCOVER INSTALLATION AND
MONITORING FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM (NON- GENERAL FUND)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1Cj - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
first amendment to agreement A- 2014 -212 with Hadronex, Inc., subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney,
to provide real -time, two -way wireless communication, and continuous
remote alarm monitoring management services, extending the term of the
agreement until June 30, 2018, and increasing the annual not to exceed
amount by $100,000 for a new annual amount not to exceed $175,000, and
a new total amount not to exceed $475,000 for the term of the agreement.
25H. AGMT NO. 2016 -029 - PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF POLICE
TRAINING SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 1, 5) - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
three -year agreement with Power DMS, for the period of January 19, 2016
through January 18, 2019, in an amount of $53,001, which includes a
$5,000 contingency, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
251. AMENDMENT - VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT AND SANTA ANA POLICE DETENTION FACILITY
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 1, 1J} - Police Department
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the March 15, 2016 City
Council Meeting, at the request of staff.
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MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento,
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -19 TO ALLOW A TYPE 41 ALCOHOL
BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AT KNIFE & GLASS LOCATED AT 601
EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD, UNIT A - MICHAEL CHO, APPLICANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2, 41 - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 25, 2016, by a
vote of 6 -0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015 -19.
31 B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -22 TO ALLOW A TRADE SCHOOL AT
920 NORTH POINSETTIA STREET - AGC VOCATIONAL SCHOOL,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 25, 2016, by a
vote of 6 -0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION; Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015 -22 as conditioned.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES /FIRST READING
50A. ADOPT AN AMENDMENT AND AN ADDITION TO THE ROTATIONAL TOW
ORDINANCE, SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 32 -107 AND 32-
107.1 {STRATEGIC PLAN 7, 5e} - Police Department and City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS. -2894 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 32 -107 RELATING TO TOW TRUCKS
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
55A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO SIGN COUNTY
OF ORANGE 60 -DAY WAIVER NOTICES AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO PROCEED WITH PROPOSED BIDS OR PROJECTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5F} - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -014 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS TO
SIGN COUNTY OF ORANGE SIXTY -DAY WAIVER NOTICES REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25351
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento (5)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Tinajero (2)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 6:53 P.M. TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:54 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
WORK STUDY SESSION
WS. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE — Public Works Agency
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COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Reported on the City's first AA Insurer Credit Rating by Standard and Poor
• City Credit Strengths:
• Seasoned and Highly Effective and Proactive City Management Team
• Strong Fiscal Management and Policy Framework
• Diversified Revenue Base
• Strategic Location in the Heart of Orange County
• Excellent Labor Relations
• Flourishing Economic Development
• Prudent Use of Debt
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked the City Manager and staff for City's excellent credit rating.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Thanked community for conserving water and encouraged all to continue
efforts;
• Reported on successful Youth in Government conference in Sacramento;
over the weekend; and
• Asked all to shop Santa Ana!
Councilmember Benavides:
• Congratulated Councilmember Reyna for leadership and role in Youth in
Government Program; kudos to team;
• Congratulated all on City's AA Credit Rating, City's tough decisions to get us
to where we are now and effective economic development efforts;
• Requested update on branding efforts and Community Development Block
Grant funds from sale of properties along Bristol Street;
• Requested update on long term strategy for homeless and civic center
improvements; work with County Board of Supervisors on efforts and asked
if City Council needs to prioritize projects; and
• Urged all to support local economy and shop in Santa Ana.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Congratulated the City Manager on City's strong credit rating and US
President's line item budget approval for the OC Streetcar Project; thanked
federal advocates Holland and Knight, for assisting in City's receipt of $5
million in UASIS funding;
• Thanked the Mayor for inviting Supervisor Andrew DO to continue discussion
on homeless and include CalOptima services that are lacking in Santa Ana;
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• Commented on recent escapees from the Orange County Sherriff's Jail that
escaped into our community; need to avoid in the future and take
responsibility where appropriate; and
• Commented on recent death of US Supreme Court Judge Scalia, expressed
support for Judge Paul Watford who sits on 9t" District Court of Appeals and
is on the short list considered to replace Supreme Court Judge.
Mayor Pulido:
• Commented on US President's approval of $125 million for the OC Streetcar
project that will be leveraged with Orange County Transportation Authority
funds;
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Dr. Juan Francisco Lara and Tony Barela.
ADJOURNED- 7:24 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California.
Adjourn in Memory of
Dr. Juan Francisco Lara
and
Anthony "Tony" Barela
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Community Engagement Program
• General Plan Update
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